View Vacancy - Trade and Investment Adviser (ESP23.155)

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

The British Embassy in Spain is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and we are seeking to recruit a Trade & Investment Adviser for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Madrid. 

 

The successful candidate will have the important role of helping to grow UK-Spain trade and investment in the Retail, Food and Drink and Education sectors.  The Job Holder will also provide support to the teams working on Overseas Direct Investment in Spain by UK companies.

 

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

  • Develop, organize and deliver key activities and events to promote trade in the Retail, Food and Drink and the Education sectors, both in Spain and in the UK;
  • Develop relationships with key external contacts and stakeholders in my specialist sectors in Spain and in the UK, and also with key internal stakeholders within Department for Business and Trade (DBT), across the British Embassy network in Spain and wider UK Government stakeholders;
  • Carry out market research into potential new sectors of activity, as directed by my Line Manager;
  • Perform general administration duties; maintain accurate records and CRM databases.

 

Provide support as directed by the Line Manager to the DBT Madrid officers working on Overseas Direct Investment by UK companies in Spain:

  • General research and data analysis;
  • Supporting organisation of cross-sector events;
  • Preparation of briefing;
  • Data entry, file organisation and travel arrangements.
  • Proficiency in English and Spanish (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
  • Some knowledge and experience of working in an international business environment;
  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative;
  • Expert Internet user and familiarity with standard MS software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).  
  • Experience of working in trade promotion, investment promotion or business support;
  • Knowledge, experience and/or strong interest in the Spanish and/or UK Retail and/or Food and Drink sectors;
  • Some knowledge or interest in the Education sector;
  • Experience in building and maintaining successful working relationships and delivering projects or events;
  • Expertise in using social media (Twitter, Linked-In etc.) for business purposes, and in use of MS Teams.
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
29 March 2023
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Spain
Madrid
British Embassy
1
EUR
31.173,00 €
24 April 2023

This is a full-time and permanent contract. Normal working hours are 37.5 per week. The British Embassy Madrid supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.

 

The FCDO is an employer which values and promotes diversity among its staff and working practices. The Embassy aspires to be a flexible employer. All staff have the right to request a flexible working arrangement and, although it may not be possible to meet all requests, managers have an obligation to consider each business case.

 

The successful candidate is subject to a confirmation of a background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.

 

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the Spanish Social Security Scheme and will therefore not be entitled to any gratuity from the Embassy based on gross annual salary.

 

The Embassy is a Diplomatic Mission with tax exempt status and does not collect taxes for other States. Employees are fully responsible for payment of income tax at the legally required rate. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Spain are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Spanish employment law.

 

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Spain and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

 

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

 

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

 

* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed. 

The Embassy also offers the following initiatives/conditions (please note these may change over time):

  • To work flexibly and in a hybrid model (currently 3 days a week from the office if operationally viable);
  • Summer hours – 5 weeks between July and August (chosen by individual and if operationally viable);
  • To access a wellbeing fund for leisure/wellbeing activities;
  • To enjoy many wellbeing initiatives e.g. extra day’s leave on birthday, etc.
  • 25 days standard annual leave + 14 days bank holiday (mixture of British and Spanish);
  • The opportunity to take paid leave to carry out volunteering activities (3 days per year).
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This opportunity is closed to applications.