View Vacancy - Deputy Head of Canada - Welsh Government
Main Purpose of Job: The Welsh Government team has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven individual to join us as Deputy Head of Canada for Welsh Government. The post will be based in the British Consulate in Montreal. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver the overarching objectives of the Welsh Government’s International Strategy: to raise the profile of Wales overseas, to grow the Welsh economy through exports and inward investment, and to establish Wales as a globally responsible nation. Working to the Welsh Government’s Head of Canada, the post holder will represent Wales and further Welsh Government interests in all areas of devolved policy, including academic collaboration, trade and invest, strengthening governmental ties between Wales and Canada, and other profile-raising initiatives across Canada. The Deputy Head of Canada will also deputise for the Head of Canada on all aspects of the Welsh Governments’ interest in-market and assist the Head of Canada in delivering all the objectives outlined in the Welsh Government International Strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trade and invest, and be comfortable identifying and progressing inward investment opportunities from Canada into Wales. They will work closely with Welsh Government colleagues and UK Government colleagues across the network, and in particular from the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and Science & Innovation (SIN) in order to progress opportunities. They should also be a confident communicator and networker, with the ability to interact skilfully with external contacts at all levels, and a proven record of fostering successful business relationships. |
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Learning and Development Opportunities: The British High Commission and its Canada Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We actively encourage learning & development and will develop a specific plan in collaboration with the successful candidate. |
As a valued member of our team, we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. Please note the salary is non-negotiable.
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This role is 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. The UK in Canada Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. The British High Commission and its Canada Network of Consulates embraces hybrid working.The British Consulate’s current policy asks staff to work in the office 60% of time, but working from home is permitted and encouraged when realistic to do so.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. Candidate must be able to attend events outside of office hours, and undertake travel in Canada and internationally, up to 25% of your time. |
The salary is non-negotiable. Candidate should hold the legal right to live and work in Canada. Candidate must be able to attend events outside of office hours, and undertake travel in Canada and internationally, up to 25% of your time. Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada. Applicant is expected to appear in person for approx 60% of week but working from home is permitted and encouraged when realistic to do so. 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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. |
This opportunity is closed to applications.