View Vacancy - Senior Market Adviser (DBT) (NOR26.088)

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

The British Embassy in Oslo, part of the British Government’s Nordic Baltic Network, is part of the UK’s overseas network of diplomatic missions, representing British political, security, economic and consular interests. We are now looking for Senior Market Adviser to join our Business and Trade Department (DBT). Department for Business and Trade - GOV.UK 

DBT is the UK’s department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. DBT plays a critical role in delivering the UK Government’s economic objectives by driving high‑value foreign direct investment (FDI), helping UK companies do business overseas, and strengthening strategic commercial relationships. We are seeking a Senior Market Adviser responsible for investment promotion in Norway. The role focuses on generating, nurturing, and landing high‑value investment projects that align with the UK’s Industrial Strategy and contribute directly to the UK’s economic growth targets. This is an opportunity to play a central role in securing major investments that support UK growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

What are you expected to achieve?:

1. Strategic Investment Delivery:

  • Drive and secure strategic FDI wins in the UK in line with the UK’s Industrial Strategy priorities.
  • Shape and execute business development plans for investment promotion across selected sectors and subsectors.
  • Proactively identify new investors while deepening engagement with existing investors to develop a high-value pipeline of strategic investment projects.
  • Respond to high-potential investment leads, assessing suitability for UK opportunities. 

2. Key Account Management & Project Delivery:

  • Strengthen strategic relationships with key investors, influencers, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain knowledge of market developments, gather business intelligence, and engage with investors on investment opportunities and challenges.
  • Work closely with the HM Ambassador (HMA), HM Trade Commissioner (HMTC) Europe, relevant government departments and UK partners to position the UK as a compelling investment destination.
  • Support wider network, embassy and team objectives, including on cross-cutting events, visits and meetings; contributing to briefings and speeches for Ministers and senior officials. 

3. Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Promote the UK’s investment offer across Norway, creating a strong and positive perception among key commercial and institutional stakeholders. 
  • Advising stakeholders on opportunities and challenges 
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the local network share insights and the wider DBT Europe and global network to deliver impactful promotional activities and campaigns.

4. Capability development & Leadership:  

  • Develop and implement a yearly Learning & Development plan to build capabilities.
  • Prioritise high-value work, maintain clarity of focus, and contribute to a high-performance culture. 
  • Support and mentor colleagues where appropriate, contributing to an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-leaning team environment.  

Essential on arrival:

  • Fluency in English and Norwegian (minimum of C1 level according to CEFR*);
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a similar role (i.e. business development, investment promotion, trade, consultancy, corporate strategy or a related field) either in the private or public sector;
  • Stakeholder management and experience: demonstrated ability to develop senior-level relationships with businesses, investors and key decision-makers
  • Understanding of Norwegian business landscape and economy;  
  • Excellent communications, interpersonal and networking skills;
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and departments;
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree preferred (i.e. Business & Economics, International Relations, Political Science or similar);
  • Ability to analyse market trends, identify opportunities, and build opportunity pipelines;
  • International working experience. 
  • Experience working and navigating in complex organisations.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
10 April 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Norway
Oslo
British Embassy
1
NOK
NOK NOK 721,680 (gross) - yearly
yearly
1 August 2026

This is a full-time, permanent contract position of 5 working days (currently 35 hours net) per week. The annual basic salary is NOK 721,680 (gross).

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The British Embassy in Norway is a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:

  • Scope for personal and professional development: Excellent networks and opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching and job shadowing;
  • Strong offer for learning and development, including dedicated L&D and volunteering days;
  • An equal, diverse and engaged workplace;
  • Work-life balance.

Equal employment:

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

Working for the Civil Service:

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Further information:

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and 6 months probationary period.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for the Norway in order to apply.

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Norway and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

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

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

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 FCDO 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 for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.