The British Embassy in Berlin and the British Consulate-General in Munich, are a large overseas mission in the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) network, with a considerable number of official visitors including Royals and senior ministers. We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to promote Technology Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the United Kingdom.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.
As the selected candidate you will be based at the British Consulate-General in Munich. This is a fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding.
Why should you apply?
The UK has one of the most vibrant Tech ecosystems in the world. This position is pivotal in shaping the UK-Germany bilateral relationship in the technology sector, acting as a strategic bridge between both countries’ tech ecosystems. You will play a key role in fostering innovation, investment, and collaboration between two of Europe’s most dynamic digital economies.
This job offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) strategy to strengthen partnerships in the tech sector between the UK and Germany and promote inward investment to the UK by focusing on technology sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, and Cyber Security.
You will engage directly with Germany’s leading technology corporates and high-growth start-ups, identifying those with the potential to invest in the UK and create high-value jobs. The role offers autonomy and the freedom to shape your own direction within the Tech team, particularly in cultivating key contacts across business and government.
You will develop and manage a strong pipeline of investment projects, map new opportunities in the fast-evolving tech sector, and facilitate meetings for senior diplomats and ministers. You will also advise colleagues in London on commercial trends and policy developments.
You will be part of a friendly and supportive team at DBT Germany and a wider European network, with regular opportunities to travel. DBT Germany offers a modern and flexible working environment, including the option to work partially from home. As with all DBT roles, collaboration across the Germany Network is essential to maximise opportunities for the UK.
The work will be varied and demanding. The successful candidate will be a flexible, committed self-starter, able to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Consulate-General, including crisis work.
Key Responsibilities:
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, of 37.5 hours per week for 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary € 67,080.00 rising to a maximum of approx. €75,351.00 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable) after successful probationary period and per the T&Cs.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background check and security clearance. The successful candidates must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Learning and development opportunities: The British Government Germany Network has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments and dedicated L& D days. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.
Europe DBT network and the Embassy in Germany and Consulates General in Dusseldorf and Munich are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:
The successful applicants will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany Network and supporting a positive working environment.
Working patterns: Working hours- 37.5 hours per weekThis is a fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.Working pattern will be in line with British Embassy’s internal policies. In order to carry out their work, the post-holder may be required to work outside the normal working hours from time to time.The British Embassy has a flexible working policy.
Equal employment: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe and the FCDO Germany Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Consulate General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C2 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
