View Vacancy - AUS (Sydney) - Business Relationship Manager, B3(L)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

Main purpose of job:

To attract, retain & add value to Australian companies with UK expansion ambitions.

Specifically, the job holder will provide business set-up assistance, sector information, locational guidance and expansion support to both new and existing, high-growth businesses to fast-track the delivery of successful UK base.

The job holder will report to the Senior Manager Business Relations and form part of a wider UK network at the British Consulate and the British High Commission.

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

This exciting, business engaging role will work with large capital intensive  Australian companies and Australian leading technology businesses seeking to expand into the UK:

You will have technology sector expertise in strategy, marketing, planning and execution. The jobholder will work with the Senior Business Relations Manager to develop a business plan to target high-growth technology companies and attract them to the UK. In creating and delivering the business plan you will liaise with HQ London, marketing and communications team in Australia and the wider regional APAC team where appropriate and required.

The role will also require attendance and some presentations at events, relationship building at industry forums and require the ability to communicate effectively. An ability to network, establish strong relations with the start-up ecosystem, and other industry multipliers to actively support and leverage outcomes will be viewed favourably. 25%

The role will include an element of travel to visit companies as well as for learning and development.

This role requires working deeply with each expanding company to support their internal decision-making processes. This will be achieved through account management, project management, relationship management, and administration of the Department’s data needs.

Essential to the role will be the ability to communicate UK information and materials to each company. The role requires collaboration through a virtual team structure in Australia and New Zealand (colleagues are located in Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane, Wellington and Auckland), with UK based sector team colleagues, UK regional team colleagues, and a centralised investment services team – who each play a supporting role to the jobholder providing introductions, economic data and research. 50%

A management function will also require sound administration and accountability for accurate budget forecasting and acquitting expenses in line with value for money and policy. Occasional management of interns may be required. 20%

The role will include some strategic support and assistance to the broader DIT team (including with the UK trade exports colleagues), the British Consulate-General staff at Post and the wider Australia network. 5%

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):  

N/A

Essential on arrival:

  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate field
  • A minimum of  2 years’ work experience in business, ideally in an international & B2B context, or in business development.
  • Ability to develop and maintain networks with senior decision makers
  • Strong inter-personal, networking, presentation and communication skills
  • Good knowledge of the Australian business environment
  • Ability to deliver to ambitous targets and outcomes
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • IT literate

Language requirements:  

Language: English

Level of language required: Fluent  

  • Some knowledge of the UK’s business environment, and some regional centres of the UK.
  • Some knowledge of the processes involved in overseas company expansions (foreign direct investment).
21 October 2021
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Full-time, Temporary
38
5 months
Asia Pacific
Australia
Sydney
British Consulate General
1
AUD
$77,739 per annum +11% superannuation and annual leave loading
15 November 2021
15 April 2022

This position is being advertised as a temporary position until 15 April 2022 in Sydney.

Salary is at AUD 77,739 per annum + annual leave loading and 11% superannuation

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the FCDO Diplomatic Academy. There are opportunities to job-shadow other staff, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to take part in broader British Consulate's activities. The British Consulate is committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan. As a temporary employee, it is unlikely that paid training or that which requires more than a few hours investment in time, will be provided.

The job may require domestic travel within Australia.

Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.

Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and partners/dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Australia and candidates with local permit/right to work in Australia.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British Consulate are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to Australia local employment law.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and building a culturally diverse workplace. We actively encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Our culture of inclusion is underpinned by our excellent staff networks which cover disability, faith and belief, gender equality, social mobility, age, race, LGBT+, and how to be an ally.

Working patterns:

Full time employment (38 hrs), with occasional out of working hours events and travel.

Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”

Applications must include a current CV.

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

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.

Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.

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

Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.