View Vacancy - Trade and Investment Associate - Advanced Engineering, Manufacturing and United Nations Trade

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

Summary:

An opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on fostering transatlantic business relations between the US and its top economic partner in Europe.

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. We are a specialised government body with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy.

DIT USA works closely with DIT headquarters in London, with related agencies in the UK and with representatives of the English Regions and the UK’s Devolved Administrations in the US, to assist US companies looking to invest in the UK. (See www.gov.uk/DIT).

The British Consulate in New York is seeking a qualified Trade and Investment Associate (TIA) for the Advanced Engineering sector and to assist those companies looking to work with the United Nations and in the US domestic security market. The TIA will be based at the British Consulate in New York, supporting a Trade and Investment Officer (TIO), and working as part of the Consulate team and part of a US wide virtual team.

The TIA will actively contribute to the team’s strategy by supporting UK companies who export to the US and work with the United Nations, as well as identifying and supporting potential new investors.



Responsibilities:


  • Proactively identify companies within the sector that would be interested in setting up or expanding their operations in the UK; make initial contact, organize visit programs and schedule company meetings for the Trade & Investment Officer. Attend meetings where appropriate and assist in the management of client relationships.
  • Conduct research and compile reports on industry developments, best routes to market and potential US business partners for UK companies looking to enter the US market or working with the United Nations.
  • Develop, maintain, and disseminate knowledge of developments, trends, and opportunities in the US and the UK.
  • Develop a working knowledge of the US Cyber Security Market, especially in New York City.
  • Maintain client relationship management records, lists of key industry contacts and other data.
  • Provide operational and administrative support to the Trade and Investment Officer, and to the wider team as and when required.
  • Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
  • Liaise with internal teams, and external contacts at an executive level, including cold calls and networking at events.

  • Support incoming trade missions, networking receptions, visit programs, plan company meetings and introductions and research/produce market reports.

  • Support the Trade and Investment Officer in assisting UK companies in developing their market entry strategy and support UK companies already active in Aid-Funded Business in the US market.   




    6 February 2019
    Executive Officer (EO)
    Full-time, Permanent
    40
    Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
    United States
    New York
    British Consulate General
    1
    USD
    26.28
    8 April 2019

    The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package. The Embassy offers these benefits to all regular US Locally Engaged Staff who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.

    Individuals who are Green Card holders, UK/US dual citizens, and non US taxpaying citizens will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.

    Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.

    Resume and a cover letter should be submitted by 06 February 2018. Please identify in yor cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Internal candidates must inform their Head of Group before applying.

    Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

    We welcome candidates of any race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, age, or any other category.

     

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    This opportunity is closed to applications.