View Vacancy - Deputy Head Of Mission and Senior Inward Investment Adviser - DIT
Main purpose of job:
We are looking for a dynamic, high-calibre colleague with the right skills to support the Deputy High Commissioner by leading on the day to day running of the post. The successful candidate will additionally lead on the UK-India Trade and Investment relationship. Indian companies currently invest more in the UK than the rest of Western Europe combined. We need a colleague brings a strong contribution to maintain this top slot and play his/her part in the development of our strategy on both trade and investment for the next three years. Your role will require you to deliver the FDI targets for the state of Andhra Pradesh (AP) & Telangana and lead the Post on its engagement with the state. Other key elements of the position include:
- To promote the UK as the preferred inward investment destination for Indian companies in the state of AP & Telangana (focussing on capitals of the state and the Tier II cities in the region)
- Key account management of our Tier I Premier existing investors, managing the Prioritisation List of important Indian businesses and the ensuring the success of the Global Investor Programme for the states of AP & Telangana
- Encourage high value investments including through technology tie ups, as well as research and development and joint venture partnerships
- Act in support of the DHC at Post and the Inward Investment co-ordinator for the southern states during absences and work closely with both officers to support delivering the pan-India inward investment targets to identify high value investment projects from the region. The post-holder’s must be judicious in his or her efforts to work and collaborate at all times with the Head of Inward Investment (South India) also based in Hyderabad.
- Coordinate/work closely with the Deputy High Commissioner and counterparts in the region, DIT Senior Management Team and HQ on important delivering objectives and values of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office/Department for International Trade & Investment.
- Oversee the smooth running of post by delivering through Corporate Services team. The successful candidate will have key roles to play in respect of managing the post budget and post security.
- Management and development of various team members and overall leadership of the team by example.
You will be a key representative of the British Government for the Post and the Department for International Trade, in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, maintaining key relationships with Indian Industrialists, High Net Value Individuals (HNIs) to encourage thought-leaders and key decision-makers in India to be ambassadors for FDI into the UK. You will develop and deliver a strong pipeline of current and future investment wins and support the wider DIT India effort across a range of corporate objectives. To meet the requirements of this demanding position you will be supported with opportunities to get the right learning and development and opportunities to travel. You will join a high-performing, diverse team of supportive colleagues in a post which is growing. This is challenging role, with significant rewards for the right candidate.
Roles and responsibilities :
- To promote the UK as the ideal investment destination for potential and existing Indian investors and to work with them to help them set up and further operations in the UK.
- To ensure that annual investment targets for the states of AP and Telangana are met and that a healthy pipeline of future investment projects is developed. You will be responsible for delivery against some challenging targets.
- To lead on our participation in key events as a speaker and other kinds of tested activity with partner organisations such as NASSCOM, CII, FICCI, etc, in order to develop a healthy pipeline of future investment projects.
- To build solid links to, and work in partnership with, the UK Government’s investment partners and multipliers in the UK (London and Partners, Local Enterprise Partnerships etc.) to ensure potential investors are provided with a seamless end-to-end service which consistently leads to investment successes in the UK.
STRATEGIC SUPPORT & LEADERSHIP
- Provide strategic input and advice to DHC and other Senior Managers to optimise their involvement in trade and investment and wider activities of the post.
- Identify, build and maintain an effective network of senior contacts to support the delivery of wider Deputy High Commission teams and FCO/India objectives
CORPORATE
- Oversee delivery of Corporate Services, ensuring effective management of the budget, estate, security logistics and HR, compliance with audits of Security, Health & Safety and Technical Works.
- Play a key role in supporting the Deputy High Commissioner for VIP visits to, or events in, Hyderabad and the wider Telugu region.
- As Post Security Officer, lead on post security, ensuring compliance with key directives and guidelines to provide appropriate security for post and staff.
To pick up and deliver against the Department for International Trade (DIT) strategic investment priorities in the region. To support the Deputy Trade and Investment Commissioners in refreshing these priorities based on feedback.
Your portfolio of companies may already be part of your existing network of industry contacts, or they may be new relationships that you will build and nurture – alongside senior British High Commission representatives, where appropriate – to secure higher value investment wins for the UK.
Qualifications:
Graduate/post graduate. Candidates without the required educational qualifications but with exceptional practical experience will be considered.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant commercial/business experience.
- An in-depth understanding of Foreign Direct Investment sector and a strong network in the region are essential.
- Strong analytical and business skills to search out significant opportunities for investment into the UK market
- Tried and tested project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, team working and people management skills. To lead and manage resource across grades.
- Ability to influence, lobby and articulate key messages and to work in a team will be essential.
- Experience of dealing with senior level decision makers of Indian national and state government. You will need to show a solid track record of dealing with senior level decision makers in the business world.
- Background will include senior level experience within the ICT, Life Sciences, Automotive, Aerospace and Engineering or Technical consulting sectors.
- Experience of managing a budget effectively.
Language requirements:
Language: English. Telugu and/or Hindi would be useful.
Level of language required: Fluent In Written & Spoken English.
- We are looking for candidates who have experience of working overseas (ideally in the UK knowledge of the business environment and of UK business related policies), or of managing overseas projects and investments.
- Experience of leading a team and delivering through others.
- Marketing and presentational skills.
- Experience of working in trade/export promotion.
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be 118756 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation Fund.
Additionally the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with Rs 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
As the Deputy Head of Post the successful candidate will be required to travel for comprehensive training in the UK.
DIT has a comprehensive programme of training and mentoring including possibilities for travel to the UK or third countries.
The successful candidate will be expected to take responsibility for their leaning and development and complete a number of mandatory and optional e-learning training programmes.
Working patterns:
Full-time Employment
The British High Commission network across India is committed to providing flexible work patterns. While standard hours are 08:30-16:30, with 30 minutes for lunch, the use of mobile ICT and the nature of the job means that the jobholder will be able to work different hours according to their personal circumstances and there will be networking events that the applicant will be required to participate in.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a),(b) and (c) will not be considered.
A. Complete the Online Application Form
B. Attach a detailed CV
C. Complete the Motivation Segment in the Online Application Form
Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers. Else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 08th October 2018' midnight.
Please Note:
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
The successful candidate will be located in the British Deputy High Commission in Hyderabad. Applications from internal candidates in other locations are encouraged but self-funded relocation will be required.
Travel will be required – primarily to Delhi and tier 2 cities within the Telugu region, and occasionally to the UK/elsewhere.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
