View Vacancy - Senior Trade Adviser, Izmir (TUR21.279)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

The British Embassy in Turkey is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency helping UK-based companies to export and attracting foreign direct investment into the UK economy. 

The primary purpose of this role is to provide support for UK companies to develop and secure opportunities in the mining, chemicals, renewable energy and agricultural sectors in Turkey.  Additionally the role has responsibility for other multi sector UK trade opportunities in the Izmir and Aegean region of Turkey. This job will involve building and managing relationships with key Turkish and British companies and their in-country representatives, liaising with Turkish customs authorities and planning and delivering official visits and participation at relevant exhibitions and events. The role also requires working alongside and supporting the DIT Trade Manager at the British Consulate in Izmir, providing cover and support on campaigns and activities as needed.

This is a business facing commercial role that requires in depth experience of business development and promotion and would benefit greatly from specific experience in the Mining, Chemicals, Renewable Energy or Agriculture sectors. The Senior Trade Adviser is expected to work primarily in Izmir, managed by the Trade Manager in the British Consulate Izmir, but will work closely with the British Embassy in Ankara and may also travel to Istanbul and elsewhere as needed regularly. They will need to have the confidence and skills to engage with senior stakeholders on technical subjects, have an existing strong network and perform independently. The post-holder will also need to work alongside and support their line manager in particular, as well as closely with the wider DIT team in Turkey (Ankara, Istanbul) providing a degree of cover on occasion as required. 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Leading DIT’s work on either the Mining and Chemicals sectors or the Agriculture and Renewable Energy sectors (to be agreed with candidate) by delivering a strategy aimed at growing the UK market share and increasing exports of UK goods and services in these sectors;
  • Identifying, developing and delivering key commercial campaigns in the mining and chemicals or renewable energy and agriculture sectors. Managing these opportunities through their lifespan, ensuring maximum participation and benefit to UK industry;
  • Helping UK businesses in the Mining, Chemicals, Renewable Energy and Agriculture sectors to enter and develop, or grow their existing presence, in the Turkish market;
  • Monitoring opportunities; researching Turkish requirements and distributing information to relevant British Industry; produce up to date Industry Market Sector reports and identify and report on business opportunities for UK companies in Turkey. To proactively gather intelligence and nurture collaboration in the sectors;
  • Developing and maintaining contacts in the relevant UK and Turkish sectors;
  • Lobbying on behalf of UK companies to help secure business or position them more beneficially;
  • Identifying, planning and delivering visits (inward and outward), events, appointments and meetings; leading on event programmes, providing briefing materials and responding to requests for information and assistance;
  • Providing support and cover, as required, to the Trade Manager at the British Consulate Izmir;
  • Accompanying senior Embassy colleagues and UK companies on calls. Briefing senior Embassy and visiting officials as required.
  • Building the UK’s commercial profile in Izmir and the Aegean region through identifying business opportunities, building links with organisations in the region and supporting UK companies to enter the region.

  • At least 5 years of work experience in supporting business development;
  • Candidates should also have a good local network established;
  • Excellent understanding of either the mining, chemicals, renewable energy or agriculture sector, their end-users and related government organisations and how these interact;
  • Degree-level education;
  • Knowledge of the UK business environment in these sectors and how that matches the opportunities available in Turkey;
  • Sound knowledge of the Turkish government procurement processes in these sectors;
  • Ability to meet with clients face to face, to travel within Turkey or internationally as needed, sometimes at short notice;
  • A proven record of delivering to challenging targets on a sustained basis;
  • The ability to effectively represent UK interests in meetings and via presentations to high level audiences;
  • Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural team where intense pressure and short deadlines are common;
  • Fluency in Turkish and English (both oral and written, both written and spoken, minimum of C2 CEFR framework* level for English language);
  • Ability to prioritise and work effectively and accurately under pressure and tight deadlines;
  • Commitment to organisational and personal learning and development;
  • Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills – A confident self-starter who projects a professional image and develops the skills, tools and competences needed to get the job done;
  • Pro-active and commercial minded and able to report on sector developments; able to identify new business opportunities and link them to the right UK stakeholder;
  • Experience of working in an international environment either at an Embassy or multilateral organisation.
25 July 2021
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.25 (net)
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Turkiye
Izmir
British Consulate
1
USD
2,602.41 (USD Gross)
1 September 2021

This is a full-time, temporary contract for 12 months, with possibility of renewal.

The monthly salary for this position is 2,602.41 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, grade level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Consulate General does not sponsor for work permits.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months.

Staff recruited locally by the British Consulate in  Izmir are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law.

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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 FCDO 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 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.