View Vacancy - BK - Investment and Technology Adviser, AO

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 Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Bangkok is a large diplomatic mission of around 150 staff delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK’s objectives including on prosperity, trade, security, open societies, consular services and law enforcement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team.  
 
You will join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Thailand team which promotes exports to Thailand of British goods and services, investment from Thailand to the UK, and mutual improved market access to help grow our bilateral trade. 

As an Investment and Technology Adviser, the successful candidate will support the Head of Investment and Technology by carrying out research to support key Thai investors and corporates in the UK, support programming on technology and facilitate engagements between the Head of Investment and Technology and high-net-worth Individuals. You will also carry out administrative tasks such as setting up meetings, arranging travel and input into briefings for meetings. Part of a high-profile team at the British Embassy, you will need to be a self-starter, able to manage your own time effectively, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions – knowing when and how to seek advice from others.

DBT Thailand team works closely with our Headquarters teams in London, regional and local colleagues, representatives of the three Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, with a key objective of driving trade and foreign investment into the UK. This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK's trade goals.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:


Market research and briefing

  • Assist the Head of Investment and Technology in researching specific investment and technology export opportunities.
  • Input into briefings for His Majesty’s Ambassador and other senior officials (to be signed off by the Head of Investment and Technology).
  • Support in the compilation of investment and corporate intelligence reports.
  • Develop brief company profiles and pitch decks to be used by the Head of Investment and Technology to engage with Thai investors, corporates and High Net Worth Individuals.

Corporate engagement and programming

  • Support engagement with Thai investors and corporates and follow-up with working-level counterparts to understand expansion plans, their interest in the UK and how to progress opportunities.
  • Support the Head of Investment and Technology to deliver investment and technology projects and trade missions. 
    Administrative support
  • Support the wider Investment and Technology team, coordinating and arranging meetings with key investors, corporates and contacts, including transport arrangements and meeting materials.
  • Input information into DBT central database including recording of engagements with key investors, corporates and stakeholders.
  • Update investors database and liaise with key Thai investors to ensure information are accurate.
    The A2 will need to remain flexible to pick up new opportunities outside of these areas and to support across the team.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): 
N/A

Other:
In times of peak operation demand, work flexibly within the Section and within the Embassy  
  
All staff will be expected to make a corporate contribution to the smooth running of the British Embassy, either through a committee membership or another voluntary role.

  • Proven ability to work with business (either in the private sector or public sector).
  • Good communicator at all levels, spoken and written.
  • Experience dealing with high-level contacts/ High-net worth individuals and key investment contacts.
  • Strong administration and organisation skills.
  • Flexible and reactive to new issues and priorities.
  • Ability to work at pace and prioritise, managing a sometimes heavy workload.
  • Experience in completing timely and accurate written information in English.
  • IT proficiency – Using MS Office, Canva and ability to learn FCO systems.
  • Ability to travel within Thailand.

Language requirements: 

Language: 

  • Thai and English Language ability 

Level of language required: 

  • A minimum English proficiency equivalent to IELTS level 6.5 (no official test result needed)
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural environment. 
  • Experience or knowledge of business in the UK or Thailand. 
  •  Analytical / statistical background.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
25 June 2024
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Asia Pacific
Thailand
Bangkok
British Embassy
1
THB
THB 47, 887
monthly
13 August 2024

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The British Embassy Bangkok encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc.). The majority of our formal L&D opportunities are drawn from FCDO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training (‘lunch & learn’) or coaching/mentoring. All staff are eligible for 5 L&D days a year.

Working patterns:

This is a full time role - 36 hours/week, Monday to Friday.

We are currently operating a hybrid working pattern with staff expected to work from the Embassy for 60% of their working week.

The Embassy has a smarter working policy and is committed to offering flexible working patterns balanced with the operational requirements of the role. In crisis/emergency situations you may need to work as required to support the Embassy response, sometimes on a shift pattern, which may result in unsociable hours and/or weekend working.  
  
As an inclusive employer we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns at interview or at the point of any job offer.

Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.   

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage. 

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.

The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

Please note that it is likely that any non-Thai national who is successful in securing a role within the Embassy will need to leave the country and re-enter with a specific type of visa if currently living in Thailand or will need to apply for a visa before travelling here if currently based outside of Thailand. Whilst the Embassy can support you with this process, the costs involved will need to be met by the candidate.
  
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.  

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, 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.
      
The British Embassy offers a competitive compensation package including a guaranteed 13th month pay, 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on a pro-rata basis if you join after 1 January), extensive medical insurance and access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.  

The British Embassy Bangkok promotes the following values:

  • Expertise - We bring cultural, linguistic, geographic, historical and technical expertise to our work.  We continuously invest in ourselves and share expertise for the benefit of the UK internationally. 
  • Respect - We have respect for each other and the different cultures we come from and work with. We are open, inclusive, fair and courteous and treat others with kindness and compassion. 
  • Resilience - We are ready to work in tough places or on difficult issues. We look after ourselves, support each other and display solidarity with individuals, teams and organisations. 

To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer. 

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.