The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic, consular and prosperity interests in France. We are now looking for a Science and Technology Officer to join the Embassy as part of the UK Science and Technology Network. The applicant should be able to start work around September 2025. The UK’s Science and Technology Network (STN) is at the forefront of fostering global science partnerships and advancing science diplomacy. STN plays a pivotal role in maintaining the UK's leadership in science, technology, and innovation through international collaboration. It supports the UK's scientific base, enhances the competitive edge of our innovative businesses, and addresses shared global challenges. STN comprises approximately 130 staff members located in over 65 countries worldwide. Our team builds partnerships and collaborations in science, technology, and innovation, working closely with local organizations to support UK policies abroad, benefiting both the UK and host countries. This position is based at the British Embassy in Paris and is part of the broader science and technology team for Europe, reporting to the STN France Manager based in Paris. The successful candidate will lead on science, innovation, and technology policy areas for the Embassy, aiming to strengthen bilateral engagement between the UK and France. This includes exploring opportunities for collaboration in research, innovation, and technology. Key Objectives: - Projecting UK science, technology and innovation excellence and leadership globally;
- Actively building and facilitating science, technology and innovation collaborations of value to the UK;
- Providing insights and intelligence.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Embassy’s Economic and Political, Foreign Policy and Commercial sections, stakeholders across the French government, research organisations, agencies and other sectors as well as colleagues in the UK government and at the UK Delegations to the OECD and UNESCO.
What will you be expected to achieve? - You will shape and deliver the Science & Technology Network and Embassy’s science, technology, and innovation objectives for France. The role focuses on engagement, delivery, and insight, with responsibilities that may evolve over time:
- Network Building: Establish and maintain a network of contacts in government, research organisations, universities and businesses in the UK and France to support STN and Embassy objectives.
- Reporting and Intelligence: Pro-actively monitor and share regular reports and insights on technology policies and programmes, and investments, with the STN and key contacts in UK Government to inform UK international engagement
- Driving S&T collaborations: Identifying and realising opportunities for S&T collaboration through implementing the STN delivery plan, working collaboratively across teams to share expertise and contribute to the delivery of Embassy priorities.
- Visit Coordination: Contribute to a programme of visits and support ministerial and senior official visits by identifying contacts, coordinating meetings, and providing briefings.
- Support the Ambassador: Assist the British Ambassador in their French engagement on science and technology with high-level stakeholders.
- Programme Delivery: Manage bilateral projects, visits, events, and activities, including project finances, to enhance the visibility of UK science excellence and innovation.
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