Temporary Senior Trade and Investment Adviser

hace 4 semanas


Madrid, España Foreign & Commonwealth Office A tiempo completo

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

The British Embassy in Madrid, Spain, is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are looking to recruit a **Senior Trade and Investment Adviser - Energy,** to promote UK companies in the energy sector in Spain, and support Spanish energy sector investment in the UK, encouraging expansion and maintaining regular engagement with key companies.

The Senior Trade and Investment Adviser - Energy will lead Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Clean Growth Campaign in Spain, promoting UK strengths in Spain and presenting the UK opportunity in the priority subsectors of renewables including offshore wind, smart networks and cities, and sustainable consumption.

Reporting to the Director of DBT Madrid based in the British Embassy in Madrid, the role involves working with DBT colleagues in the wider Spain network, in the UK and Europe.

This is a fixed term temporary role.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Deliver the key activities planned for the renewable energy sector in the DBT Spain Country Business Plan 2024-25, during the period of the contract;
- Support UK business in the energy and clean growth sectors in Spain. Engage with new UK exporters and account manage those with a Spanish presence to support their expansion. Identify new leads and explore opportunities in energy subsectors with specific focus on wind, solar, hydrogen and energy networks;
- Identify and support new and existing Spanish investors in the UK energy sector. Manage key account relationships at senior level with major Spanish corporate investors, as well as smaller Spanish investors in the UK in order to identify expansion opportunities;
- Work alongside Europe colleagues to organise regional events and participate in sectoral business forums;
- Engage with senior business leaders in the energy sector and prepare briefings/speeches in English or Spanish for the British Ambassador and other senior government officials prior to meetings and sectoral events;
- Work closely with stakeholders in the energy sector on market access issues arising from the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement and actively approach them to identify and resolve barriers.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Full professional proficiency in English and Spanish, including excellent written skills (C1 Level);
- At least 2 years’ experience with a successful track record in international trade, investment, or business development;
- Knowledge of the energy sector, with a particular focus on renewable energies, in the UK and/or Spain;
- Proven ability to manage high-quality delivery advice to companies in a fast-moving environment;
- Experience in working at pace and independently, and prioritising within an often heavy workload;
- Successful experience in building and maintaining effective networks and working relationships at senior business levels;
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, and ability to work collaboratively with business contacts, Spain network, and colleagues in the UK;
- A sound knowledge of the business environment in Spain and the UK;
- Excellent organisational, IT, administrative, and public presentation skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
- An existing network of business contacts in the energy sector in the UK and/or Spain;
- Experience promoting trade and investment in a Government/public sector body;
- A good understanding of the policy and regulatory framework of the energy sector in the UK and/or Spain.
- Required behaviours 1- Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing Application deadline 1
- 17 April 2024

Grade 1
- Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position 1
- Fixed Term, Full-time

Working hours per week 1
- 37.5

Duration of Post 1
- 6 months

Region 1
- Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory 1
- Spain

Location (City) 1
- Madrid

Type of Post 1
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1
- 1

Salary Currency 1
- EUR

Salary 1
- €60,060.15

Start Date 1
- 10 June 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

This is a full-time 6-month contract. Normal working hours are 37.5 per week. The British Embassy Madrid supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information 1

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
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