View Vacancy - Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy & Infrastructure - DBT Miami

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

Main purpose of job:

Be a part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.

We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world.  We seek talented team members with a passion and drive to help us promote exports to North America of British goods and services, two-way investment between the UK and North America, and mutual improved market access to help grow our bilateral trade (see www.gov.uk/DIT).  

Based at the British Consulate-General in Miami, the Trade & Investment Officer will support the Senior Trade & Investment Officer covering the Clean Energy and Infrastructure (CEI) sectors of Renewable Energy - Energy Storage, Smart Grids, Nuclear, and Waste to Energy. You will spend roughly 50% of their time on the Trade sector, and 50% of their time on the Investment sector along with supporting wider collaborative projects within the Clean Energy and Infrastructure team. You will be part of the North America teams with responsibility for Clean Energy and Infrastructure, as well as a valued contributor to the regional team based in Miami. You will also work closely with colleagues based around the UK.


Roles and responsibilities:

  • Identify and reach out to innovative Clean Energy and Infrastructure companies interested in establishing or expanding operations and R&D opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.
  • Support the Senior Trade & Investment Officer(s) in developing US market opportunities for a broad range of UK exporters.
  • Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.
  • Develop knowledge of the US Clean Energy and Infrastructure markets along the Southeast of the US, with a proactive focus on the Renewables and Cleantech sector.
  • Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, and other key partners and buyers.
  • Support initiatives such as trade missions and participation at trade shows to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
  • Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Consult with clients and senior officers to manage and coordinate client events.
  • Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.
  • Provide operational, administrative & logistical support, including maintaining client and project databases, internal & external event planning an execution, arranging business travel, and performing conference related research tasks.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Professional experience/skills in an international business, economic development or project management role of 2-3 years.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
  • Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • An interest in, or understanding of, the clean energy and infrastructure industries.
  • Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
  • Fluency in verbal and written English.
  • Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 5-10% of your time.

Please note: Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas. 

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
11 April 2023
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Miami
British Consulate General
1
USD
$53,500
22 May 2023

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

We offer: 

  • A generous leave package, plus public holidays
  • Generous 401k matching
  • Excellent healthcare options
  • Paid sick leave
  • A generous parental leave policy
  • A great work-life balance including flexible start and finish times and a hybrid working model with staff splitting their time between working from home and the office.
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage
  • High quality L&D services with global sessions and events every day to help you develop and meet organisational needs, including up to 5 days paid leave each year to pursue your professional development.

As a valued member of our team, we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development. 

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

Inclusivity is one of our core values and we strive to treat everyone openly, fairly and equally.  All new team members learn about how they can contribute to an inclusive environment and the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Annual Salary: $53,500 USD


Working Patterns: 

This role is 40 hours a week. 

The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 or 3 times a week.  We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.  


Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.


Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.


Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.


The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.   


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This opportunity is closed to applications.