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:
2. Key Account Management & Project Delivery:
3. Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:
4. Capability development & Leadership:
Essential on arrival:
Nice to have:
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:
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”.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.