View Vacancy - Senior Market Adviser (UK exports) (FIN26-003504)

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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

Who we are?

The British Embassy in Helsinki is part of a world‑wide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) works to support UK businesses to grow internationally and succeed in global markets. At the British Embassy in Helsinki, the DBT team plays a key role in strengthening trade between the UK and Finland by identifying opportunities, supporting exporters, and building strong commercial relationships.

We are now looking for a Senior Market Adviser (UK Exports) to join the DBT team in Helsinki. The successful candidate will work closely with DBT colleagues and collaborate with teams across Europe and the UK to deliver practical support to UK companies and contribute to tangible export outcomes.

What you will be doing?

As a Senior Market Adviser, you will support UK companies to grow exports of goods and services from the UK to Finland across a number of priority sectors (typically 3-5 sectors aligned with the UK’s Industrial Strategy). These sectors may include Advanced Manufacturing, Financial and Business Services, Digital Services and Technologies, and Creative Industries.

Your work will focus on:

  • Working with companies (exporters and buyers) to increase UK exports of goods and services to Finland. This includes delivering outreach activities such as trade missions, delegations and seminars, as well as providing market advice, information, introductions and network-building;
  • Proactively identifying high‑value export opportunities for UK businesses in Finland;
  • Building and maintaining a strong network of contacts with potential buyers, decision‑makers and project developers in Finland, in order to understand their requirements and identify business opportunities for UK exporters;
  • Supporting UK companies participating in tenders, by becoming familiar with relevant suppliers and market requirements;
  • Addressing market access barriers that affect UK exporters, including investigating potential solutions and coordinating actions needed to resolve the issues;
  • Designing and delivering small programmes, such as trade missions, delegations, and other events, to build a pipeline of new export opportunities, ensuring activities run smoothly and are delivered to time and budget;
  • Supporting visits and high‑level meetings, including Ministerial and senior official engagements, by helping deliver programmes, site visits, and associated communications;
  • Working closely with Embassy communications colleagues to promote UK-Finland trade.

You will work independently on your portfolio while collaborating closely with colleagues in Finland, across Europe and in the UK.

Why apply?

This is a hands‑on, outward‑facing role that offers the opportunity to:

  • Work directly with businesses and decision‑makers in an international context;
  • Contribute to tangible outcomes by helping UK companies succeed in the Finnish market;
  • Build expertise across key commercial sectors and international trade;
  • Be part of a supportive Embassy environment with access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including the UK Government’s learning catalogue and role‑specific development.

Our ideal candidate shows:

  • Proficiency in English and Finnish (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR* framework);
  • A university degree (or equivalent professional experience) in business, economics, international relations, finance, or another relevant field;
  • A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in export promotion and/or international business development;
  • Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (e.g. businesses, buyers, partners) to achieve defined outcomes;
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage routine work and meet deadlines;
  • The ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small team;
  • A proactive, fast‑learning approach, demonstrating initiative and resilience.

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with key UK export sectors;
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
26 April 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
36.25
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Finland
Helsinki
British Embassy
1
EUR
4,886
monthly
15 June 2026

This is a full-time, 36.25 hours per week, permanent position. From time to time, staff may be required to work beyond their conditioned hours during the week or at weekends to support events. In such cases, staff are entitled to time off in lieu (TOIL). All TOIL must be approved in advance.

The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.

The start date mentioned in the advert is indicative only. The appointment may commence earlier or later depending several factors.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.

Staff at the British Embassy Helsinki who are not subject to Finnish income tax (i.e. non-Finnish nationals) have a reference amount deducted from their gross salary. This abatement reflects the local tax that would otherwise apply, ensuring consistent net pay across roles.

Pension and unemployment contributions are deducted for all staff. Salary payments are reported to the Finnish Income Register in line with legal requirements.

Learning and development opportunities: The British Embassy in Helsinki has a strong ethos of learning and development. The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of learning opportunities, including mandatory UK Government e‑learning, role‑ and sector‑specific training, and development activities offered across DBT and the wider FCDO network. There will also be opportunities to attend relevant internal and external seminars, events and training to support professional development in line with business needs.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland and be prepared to ensure that this right remains valid 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 Finland.

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 Embassy 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 ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification. 

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.