View Vacancy - Senior Inward Investment Adviser, C5 - India
Main purpose of job:
We are looking for a dynamic, high-calibre colleague who will lead on the UK-India FDI relationship. Indian companies currently invest more in the UK than the rest of Europe Union combined. We need a colleague who will retain this top slot and play his/her part in the development of our strategy for the next one year.
Your role will be to lead Capital Investment work with priority investors on Inward Investment across India:
- To promote the UK as the preferred inward investment destination for Indian companies across India (focussing on high value deals and high networth individuals.)
- Key account manages our Tier I Premier existing investors, managing the Prioritisation List of important Indian businesses and the ensuring the success of Capital investment work with prority investors.
- Encourage high value investments including through technology tie ups, as well as research and development and joint venture partnerships
- Act as a co-ordinator for the Inward Investment across the Region driving the pan-India inward investment targets to identify high value investment projects from the region
- Coordinate/work closely with the Deputy High Commissioners in the region, DIT Senior Management Team and HQ on important Ministerial Visits, driving the delivery of Policy and reform
· You will be the face of the British Government for Capital Investment work with priority investors, maintaining key relationships with Indian Industrialists and Business Leaders 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. You will be supported with opportunities to get the right learning and development, career development and opportunities to travel. You will join a high-performing, diverse team of supportive colleagues which is growing. In summary a challenging position, 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.Deliver minimum 6 FDI Inward Investment High Value Project Wins for North India.Responsible for building pipeline and ownership of relationships with an important section of India’s business leaders and relevant intermediaries on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government, over a trial period/contract of 12 months.
To build solid links to, and work in partnership with, the UK Government’s investment partners and multipliers in the UK including London and Partners, Local Enterprise Partnerships etc. And ensure potential investors are provided with a seamless end-to-end service which consistently leads to investment successes in the UK.
To pick up and deliver against the Department for International Trade (DIT) strategic investment priorities & support Senior Management including Director Trade & Innovation and High Commissioner, if required, in refreshing these priorities based on feedback.
To organise events 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.
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
- Strong Project Management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, 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, Engineering or Technical consulting sectors
- 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 remotely is desirable but not mandatory
- Marketing and presentational skills.
- Experience of working in trade/export promotion.
SALARY PACKAGE
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC candidates, salary will be INR 128,874 per month together with a 12% provident fund and 6% Superannuation Fund/ Special Allowance.
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, 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.
Please note applications without (a), (b) and (c) will not be considered.
(a) Completed the Online Job Application Form
(b) Complete the Motivation Segment (no more than 600 words) setting out why you are the suitable person for this role. Your statement should include clear examples of how you meet the key competences.
(c) Attach a detailed CV
We will accept only online applications. Please send in your online applications by “1st December 2018” midnight.
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience/have applied earlier 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.
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he UK Government does not send unsolicited emails with job offers - either direct or through agents. Government vacancies are advertised on official websites in the UK:www.careers-civilservice.gov.uk or in India on the British High Commission’s website.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
