View Vacancy - Senior Trade Adviser (CZE20.249)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

The British Embassy in Prague is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Senior Trade Adviser to join its Department for International Trade (DIT) to cover a maternity leave.

The successful jobholder will help British retail companies access high value business opportunities in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. He/She will contribute to ambitious local and regional performance targets, unlock commercial opportunities for UK businesses and work closely with senior stakeholders in the UK, relevant Embassy teams as well as local Czech contacts to promote UK excellence in delivering complex retail projects.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Proactively identify opportunities for UK retail companies in the Czech Republic and promote them with the relevant UK audience (companies, government & business organizations); Match the UK offering to local market opportunity to help optimise UK business and deliver commercial outcomes;
  • Represent DIT Prague in relevant European and regional trade campaigns (consumer & retail) and support the Regional Retail sector lead to deliver high value Export Wins for UK companies; to continuously manage the Czech pipeline and support the leader of the regional campaign in delivering the campaign targets, including regional campaign activities (buyer recruitment, project and event management, responding to enquiries, liaising with stakeholders);
  • Monitor relevant regulatory and policy developments in the Czech Republic, EU and the UK to effectively identify opportunities and address emerging market barriers for UK business; gather market information and monitor trends, to be used for client enquiries, sector reports, briefings, chargeable services and Export Opportunities;
  • Build government and industry stakeholder partnerships to promote UK capabilities, experience and excellence to relevant Czech stakeholders; manage strategic relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders including decision makers, UK Key Accounts and local companies;
  • Manage project delivery of promotional and follow up activities to meet annual performance targets;
  • Perform and record administrative duties on time, in a proper manner, according to DIT and Post requirements and systems in use;
  • Co-operate closely with other Embassy teams, relevant external stakeholders and DIT colleagues across the Europe Central region and actively contribute to relevant high level/VIP visit programmes.
  • Fluency in English (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
  • Fluency in Czech (both oral and written);
  • Strong track record of business development/sales experience, proven market awareness of the national and regional business environment;
  • Experience in the retail sector or related fields;
  • Ability to work in a diverse and cross-cultural environment;
  • College / University level degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience;
  • A record of delivering commercial outcomes;
  • Commercial and economic awareness;
  • An innovative attitude especially towards customer service and performance management;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Proven ability to develop relationships with customers and stakeholders;
  • Strong IT skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office and the Internet.
  • At least 3 years of commercial activity;
  • Understanding of the role of international trade in business success;
  • Working cooperatively with others;
  • Attention to detail and effective time management;
  • Proactive attitude in project and relationship management;
  • Track record of delivering projects in virtual/regional teams.
19 July 2020
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time
37.5
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Czech Republic
Prague
British Embassy
1
CZK
50,768 gross
1 October 2020

This is a full-time position of 5 working days (37.5 hours net) per week, to cover a maternity leave. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00 with a flexible working hours arrangement. Staff are entitled to time-off-in-lieu for extra hours worked. The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy enjoys an average of 14 Czech/UK public holidays per year.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and 3 months probationary period.

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

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Czech Republic are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Czech Republic employment law.

Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Czech Republic and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary pending EU Exit. If requirements change additional eligibility, information will be shared during the recruitment process.

The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

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 position.

* 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.

Additional Information (due to Covid 19):

  • You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;

  • Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;

  • Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.