View Vacancy - BK - Senior Trade Officer - Healthcare and Life Science, EO

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

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy Bangkok is a large diplomatic mission of around 140 staff delivering a dynamic and rapidly expanding programme of activity in support of the UK’s objectives including on prosperity, trade, security, open societies, consular services and law enforcement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team.  
 
You will join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Thailand team which promotes exports to Thailand of British goods and services, investment from Thailand to the UK, and mutual improved market access to help grow our bilateral trade.

A Senior Trade Officer will maintain and develop a pipeline of commercial opportunities in key sectors of healthcare and life sciences under the direction of the Senior Market Advisor.  The role would include management of strategic relationships with industry contacts, and relevant Government departments, including updating our internal CRM tools. You will carry out market research, deliver promotional activities and interact with British and Thai companies to help them understand the opportunities available for UK companies in Thailand, promote UK offers to Thai companies, unlock market access barriers and provide support to the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO).  

DBT Thailand team works closely with our Headquarters teams in London, regional and local colleagues, representatives of the three Devolved Administrations of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, with a key objective of driving trade and foreign investment into the UK. This is a great opportunity to be part of an international team that contributes to the success of the UK's trade goals.


You will also be a part of the wider virtual Healthcare & Life sciences sector team in Asia Pacific, reporting to the Senior Market Advisor, and will need to be a self-starter, able to manage your own time effectively, evaluating options, impacts, risks and solutions – knowing when and how to seek advice from others. You will also be expected to make a positive contribution to the wider DBT and One-HMG (His Majesty’s Government) team in Thailand.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Facilitate UK export growth under the direction of the Senior Market Advisor, by delivering business development activities to support innovative UK companies, including virtual and in-person trade missions and campaigns at industry conferences, and build a commercial pipeline for Thailand.
  • Ensure delivery of targets including, Export Wins, Service Deliveries, Overseas Direct Investment.
  • Forge strong relationships with Thai and UK business leaders, trade associations and other key partners within the responsible sectors, and develop a key account management strategy.
  • Maintain current knowledge of market trends, incentives, and commercial opportunities for UK companies in Thailand and develop a good understanding of UK strengths to effectively promote the UK offers to a Thai audience. 
  • Identify market access barriers for UK companies, and work with trade policy team on resolving them.
  • Support UK prosperity and economic growth, as well as UK trade policy objectives, in collaboration with other UK government agencies in key strategic programmes. 
  • Support virtual and in-person visits by senior UK government officials by securing high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Be flexible working cross-sectors if needed.

Other 


In times of peak operation demand, work flexibly within the Section and within the Embassy 
 
All staff will be expected to make a corporate contribution to the smooth running of the British Embassy, either through a committee membership or another voluntary role.

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a customer facing and/or trade related job
  • A proven track record of successful relationship management with high-level stakeholders and international clients
  • Deep understanding and experience of working with key stakeholders in Thailand’s health and life sciences industry. 
  • Events and project management skills and experience delivering results against deadlines/targets
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills including in giving presentations to external audiences
  • Strong administration and organisation skills
  • Evidence of self-motivation, professionalism and the ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Evidence of adaptability and ability to prioritise against competing, challenging tasking
  • A flexible and creative problem-solver, able to come up with innovative solutions to complex challenges
  • Flexible and reactive to new issues and priorities
  • IT proficiency – Using MS Office, Outlook and ability to learn FCDO systems.
  • Ability to travel within Thailand and Asia
  • Strong team work and collaboration skills, including confidence in suggesting new ideas and challenging senior stakeholders

Language requirements: 

Language: Fluency in both English and Thai

Level of language required: A minimum English proficiency equivalent to IELTS level 6.5 (no official test result needed)

  • Keen interest in business and trade.
  • Experience of living in or understanding of the United Kingdom, British people and culture.
  • Knowledge of the UK’s offers in healthcare and life sciences and network with relevant stakeholders.
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
30 May 2023
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
36
Asia Pacific
Thailand
Bangkok
British Embassy Office
1
THB
THB 70,327
9 October 2023

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The British Embassy Bangkok encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc.). The majority of our formal L&D opportunities are drawn from FCDO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training (‘lunch & learn’) or coaching/mentoring. All staff are eligible for 5 L&D days a year.

WORKING PATTERNS:

This is a full time role - 36 hours/week, Monday to Friday. (Amend where appropriate)  

We are currently operating a hybrid working pattern (some time working in the office, some time working from home).

The Embassy has a smarter working policy and is committed to offering flexible working patterns balanced with the operational requirements of the role. In crisis/emergency situations you may need to work as required to support the Embassy response, sometimes on a shift pattern working which may result in unsociable hours and/or weekend working.  
  
As an inclusive employer we are happy to discuss alternative working patterns at interview or at the point of any job offer

The British Embassy offers a competitive compensation package including a guaranteed 13th month pay, 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on a pro-rata basis if you join after 1 January), extensive medical insurance and access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.  

ANY OTHER INFORMATION:  
  
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. 

Please note that it is likely that any non-Thai national who is successful in securing a role within the Embassy will need to leave the country and re-enter with a specific type of visa if currently living in Thailand or will need to apply for a visa before travelling here if currently based outside of Thailand. Whilst the Embassy can support you with this process, the costs involved will need to be met by the candidate. 
   
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are recruited by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law.   
 
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. 
       
The British Embassy offers a competitive compensation package including a guaranteed 13th month pay, 20 days paid annual leave (calculated on a pro-rata basis if you join after 1 January), extensive medical insurance and access to a guaranteed 5 days of learning opportunities a year.   
 
The British Embassy Bangkok promotes the following values: 

  • Collaboration       We support each other and are inclusive 
    We work closely with others to deliver 
  • Empowerment    We are innovative and adaptive 
    We achieve a healthy work-life balance, taking advantage of hybrid working
  • Expertise              We build on and champion our diverse skills and expertise 
    We draw on data, technology and evidence
  • Respect                  We build trust and value differences 
    We invite and appreciate other perspectives
  • Impact                  We take a strategic approach 
    We prioritise and are all clear on expectations 

Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.  

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the  next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.