View Vacancy - Trade & Investment Associate (TIA) - Project Management & Space/Defence & Security - Los Angeles

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

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).  

Main purpose of job:

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.

Based at the British Consulate-General, Los Angeles, the Trade & Investment Associate supports the Regional Director for Trade & Investment in the Southwest United States (50%), and the Trade & Investment Officer covering Space and Defence & Security throughout the West Coast (50%). You will be part of the North America team with responsibility for Space and Defence & Security, as well as a valued contributor to the regional team based in Los Angeles. You will also work closely with colleagues based around the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Identify and reach out to innovative Space, Defence & Security companies interested in establishing or expanding operations and Research and Development (R&D) opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.
  • Support the Trade & Investment Officer in developing US market opportunities for a broad range of UK exporters.
  • 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 and stakeholders.
  • Develop knowledge of the Space, Defence & Security markets on the West Coast.
  • Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, and other key partners and buyers.
  • Support initiatives such as trade missions and participation at trade shows to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
  • Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
  • Provide project management support for initiatives to advance UK trade policy and economic development objectives, including networking receptions, seminars, and long-term partnerships with industry associations and local/regional governments.
  • Provide operational and administrative support, including maintaining client and project databases, overseeing marketing initiatives and materials, assisting with budget management and procurement for the Los Angeles team, and managing expense claims.
  • Assist the Regional Director with initiatives that emphasise maintaining a communicative, inclusive team that values learning and development and an open, respectful feedback culture.

Essential upon arrival:

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
  • Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
  • Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • An interest in, or understanding of, the space, defence, and/or security industries.
  • Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
  • Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 5-10% of your time.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: excellent verbal and written English

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
25 September 2022
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Los Angeles
British Consulate General
1
USD
$26.35
7 November 2022

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. 

Learning and development opportunities:

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 (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).



The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

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.

The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.

Working patterns:

This role is 40 hours a week. The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to typically work from home 2 or 3 times a week.  We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.