View Vacancy - Trade & Investment Officer, Clean Energy and Growth

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Based at Los Angeles, the Trade & Investment Officer (TIO) for Clean Energy and Growth will proactively a) identify export opportunities in the US for market-ready UK companies in the Clean Energy and Growth Sector to achieve export wins for UK companies, and b) work with companies from the Western region of the US seeking to launch into, or expand in, the UK market.  You will be part of the North America Clean Energy and Growth team with responsibility for providing key account management within the region, identifying and providing strategic advice and assistance to U.S. companies interested in establishing or expanding operations in the U.K.  You will conduct research on industry developments, best routes to market and potential U.S. business partners for UK energy exporters looking to enter the U.S. market.  You will develop a pipeline of US market opportunities to a broad range of UK exporters, and occasionally work on other projects that advance UK prosperity and trade policy.  You will co-manage one business development associate, be a valued contributor to the Los Angeles-based regional team, and work closely with relevant colleagues based around the UK.

Duties will include

  • Provide a comprehensive account management service to key US prospects in for the Clean Energy subsectors civil nuclear, energy transition and decarbonisation, renewables (offshore wind, waste to value, electrical networks and energy storage, hydrogen, low carbon heating and CCUS) looking to maintain or grow their footprint in the UK. 
  • Successfully build and manage a pipeline of knowledge-driven projects that have the potential to bring high-value jobs and R&D to the UK. 
  • Assist high-growth and innovative UK companies to develop US market entry strategies and/or grow US market share; and support established British companies in-market to address any concerns around US trade policy or market access barriers. 
  • Forge positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, regional Clean Energy providers and other key buyers/partners within the Clean Energy/Growth industries.
  • Develop and implement high impact, targeted marketing programs and events in conjunction with stakeholder partners to build our brand awareness, promote key messaging, and showcase UK competitiveness in Clean Energy/Growth industry. 
  • Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients.
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact programming, including developing and hosting round tables, seminars and trade missions, and contributing to Ministerial and other VIP visit programs. 
  • Assist with cross-team projects to advance UK economic and trade policy goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in a business, economic development or science role
  • Thorough knowledge of the Energy/Clean Energy industry, major companies and trends in the Western US and preferably in the UK
  • Excellent stakeholder management abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, presentation and networking skills
  • Excellent management and collaboration skills with the ability to deliver results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling
  • An understanding of international relations and UK Government policy preferred. 
  • Driving license.
  • Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel in the US and internationally up to 20% of your time.

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas. 

The successful candidate will co-manage 1 Trade & Investment Associate and a modest activity and travel budget. Additional funding for activities will be determined in collaboration with managers and colleagues.
Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
22 May 2022
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Full-time
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Los Angeles
British Consulate General
1
USD
$85,686
5 July 2022

As a valued member of our team we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.

The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (e.g., communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (e.g., software training, formal qualifications).

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.  We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.  We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.  We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Be a part of the Department for International Trade’s mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK.  With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.

About the Department for International Trade

We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world.  We seek talented team members with a passion and drive to help us promote exports to North America of British goods and services, two-way investment between the UK and North America, and mutual improved market access to help grow our bilateral trade (see www.gov.uk/DIT).  

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This opportunity is closed to applications.