View Vacancy - Senior Trade & Investment Officer, Technology
Main purpose of job: Be a part of the Department for International Trade’s 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. Covering the South-Central region which includes the five states of Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The Trade & Investment Officer for technology will proactively identify opportunities in the US for market ready UK companies to achieve new business, and work with companies seeking to launch into, or expand in, the UK market. You will be part of the North America technology team providing key account management within the region in addition to providing strategic advice and assistance to companies. You will also be a valued contributor to the Houston based regional team, and work closely with colleagues based around the UK. The US Network offers a unique career enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a variety of benefits including generous leave, insurance packages and a highly competitive 401k programme. It also promotes a culture of flexibility to enable people to better maintain wellness through an excellent work/life balance approach that encompasses hybrid working, including working from home and flexible hours, where possible. Candidate must be based in Houston. Role will include up to 35% Travel. Travel will be required across the North American network, as well as International. |
Roles and responsibilities:
Additional Management
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· Professional experience, gained within a business development or economic development role, ideally in a related sector. · In-depth knowledge of one or more key industries or technologies: AI & ML; Data Analytics; Cyber and Trust Architecture; B2B & Enterprise SaaS; Telecoms & 5G; Next Generation Computing & Quantum Technologies · knowledge of market trends in the US and preferably in the UK · Excellent stakeholder management abilities · Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills · Excellent management and collaboration skills with the ability to deliver results · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail · An excellent network of industry contacts and the ability to develop new networks with senior business and industry leaders. · In-depth knowledge of local tech ecosystem and willingness to represent the British Government in the Texas tech community. · Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel in the US and internationally up to 35% of your time. · An understanding of international relations and UK Government policy preferred.
As a valued member of our team, we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.
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About the Department for International Trade 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).
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