View Vacancy - HK - Associate Director, Science, Innovation and Technology, HEO

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

Main Purpose of Job:

This is a dynamic leadership role for an exceptional individual to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) as the Assistant Director, Science, Innovation and Technology. 

Based in the British Consulate-General Hong Kong, this role will manage a team of 3 to deliver the trade and investment objectives for scientific and technological sectors. The person in this role will support businesses of all size to secure exports from the UK, build a pipeline of attracting Hong Kong companies to expand their businesses and investments into the UK, and drive the promotion of the UK as the ideal country partner for commercial collaboration with Hong Kong. 

Reporting to the Director of Trade & Investment, this role will offer discretion to develop sector strategies with sound analytical skills and support senior management decisions by providing sector specialist advice, as well as building capacity and expertise throughout the trade team through collaborative working and strong interpersonal skills to negotiate changes and securing agreements with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

What will the Jobholder be Expected to Achieve:

Lead and Deliver Strategic Trade and Investment Plans (60%)

  • Lead strategically in developing the Science, Innovation and Technology sector business plan within the DBT Hong Kong and wider Regional Trade Plan.
  • Oversee and be accountable for the targets and performance of Science, Innovation and Technology team, including Export Wins, Overseas Direct Investment wins, Foreign Direct Investment projects and Capital Investment.
  • To oversee the team’s marketing and communications events and activities, including social media.
  • As the subject matter expert, gather intelligence and establish a high level of technical expertise and knowledge in the sectors. Conduct in-depth data analysis of complex policy and operational issues impacting the area of work. Propose changes through the provision of briefings, presentations and reports to support senior management’s decision making. Share insights on market trends with the Marketing and Communications teams to steer their campaign development and drive greater results.
  • Identify, pursue and promote opportunities in relevant technology sub-sectors, undertake proactive business development work, providing strategic guidance and advice on maximising the return of opportunities.

Relationship Management (20%)

  • Play an important role in identifying, building relationships and account managing senior management of key organisations in relevant sectors that include but are not limited to intermediaries, trade associations and government departments as part of an overall business development strategy.
  • Manage partnership and sponsorship with key organisations in the sector.
  • Maintain a close working relationship with sector teams in China region and DBT in the UK, HQ and regionally.
    Lead on any other representational duties for both DBT and the British Consulate as appropriate to the sector, including briefing senior managers and VIPs.

Resources Management (10%)

  • Management of any delegated team budget and ensure compliance with relevant guidance.
  • Contribute to the income generation strategies by securing sponsorship for events, activities and collateral.
  • Motivate and manage a team of three members in delivering against the agreed services and targets 

Organisational Support (10%)

  • As a senior member of DBT, proactively contribute to the wider operations of the British Consulate General, engaging with and leading in cross-departmental committees including diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and social. Identify and promote opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration in relation to work as well as other operational activities. Promote the key values of professionalism, inclusivity, collaboration and kindness.

The Sectors:

The Science, Innovation and Technology sectors include, but are not limited to, PropTech/InfraTech, Smart Cities, Cybersecurity, MedTech/HealthTech/BioTech, EdTech, Big Data, AI, R&D as well as any new subsectors contributing to scientific and technological advancement.

Our Team:

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the arm of the UK government responsible for securing UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. Find out more about us here.

Based in British Consulate-General Hong Kong, the DBT Hong Kong team offers a fast-paced place to work as the office covers opportunities in Hong Kong and Macau, as well as South China in collaboration with the rest of the DBT China teams led by Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for China and Hong Kong.

  • Undergraduate degree in business, international trade or other relevant areas and minimum 6 years working experience in business development, sales or marketing
  • OR Minimum 8 years working experiences in business development, sales or marketing
  • Excellent understanding of international trade and investment in particular to the sectors mentioned
  • Proven record in campaign development, business development and sales and marketing
  • Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with strong stakeholder engagement experience
  • Strong organisational, budget management, project management and leadership skills
  • Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
  • An adaptable self-starter with enthusiasm and energy to work alone as well as in a team
  • Sound analytical skills and ability to conduct data and fact-driven research

Language Requirements:

  • Essential: Fluent English                                                                      
  • Spoken & Written: Excellent/Highly Proficient
  • Previous experience of managing a team
  • Previous experience of working across teams and stakeholders based across multiple locations
  • Previous experience of working within both government and private sector
  • Language: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Leadership
29 March 2023
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time, Permanent
41
Asia Pacific
Hong Kong SAR
Hong Kong SAR
British Consulate General
1
HKD
HKD 45,793 per month
29 May 2023

The British Consulate General offers a competitive pay and benefits package, flexible work arrangement per agreement with Line Manager/Section and access to learning and development opportunities:

  • Courses and materials offered by trade/ prosperity academy of the Diplomatic Academy.
  • Attending external events and conferences hosted by academic institutions, business chambers, etc.
  • Benefit from Posts internal learning and development strategy which allows individuals to bid for specific training needs.
  • Opportunities for job shadowing across the China and HK network when travel is allowed.

The jobholder may be required to travel, and any travel would be monitored in line with COVID-19 situation. Some work (including travel) will be required during the evenings and occasionally weekends, for which time off in lieu (where applicable) will be given.

This position is open to Hong Kong citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Hong Kong. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Hong Kong in order to apply.

Successful candidate required to start as soon as possible.

Learning and Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

  • Courses and materials offered by the trade / prosperity academy of the Diplomatic Academy
  • Attending external events and conferences hosted by academic institutions, business chambers, etc.
  • Benefit from Posts internal learning and development strategy which allows colleagues to bid for specific training needs.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

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