Job Description
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.
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Why should you apply?
The UK has one of the most vibrant Tech ecosystems in the world. This job offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) strategy to 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 identify and actively liaise with Germany's largest technology corporates and high-growth start-ups that have the potential to invest and create new jobs in the UK. The job offers autonomy and freedom to set your own direction within the Tech team, not least in cultivating key contacts in business and government.
You will develop and manage a strong pipeline of potential investment projects and map new opportunities in the fast-moving tech sector. This will include facilitating meetings for senior diplomats and ministers and organising industry events. You will advise colleagues in London on commercial trends and shifts in policy.
The role will work as part of a friendly and supportive team at DBT Germany and a wider network across Europe, with regular opportunities to travel. DBT Germany also provides a modern and flexible working environment with the opportunity to work partially from home. As with all DBT positions, there will be a focus on working collaboratively with colleagues across the Germany Network team to maximise opportunities for the UK. The work will be varied and demanding and the successful candidate will need to be a flexible, committed self-starter, able to juggle priorities and to work on demanding timelines.
Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Consulate-General, including crisis work.
- The ability to speak and write English and German (to at least level C2 CEFR*);
- Experience in the tech sector or in Foreign Direct Investment;
- Commercial experience in Business Development or Relationship Management;
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to be credible with the most senior business leaders;
- Strong written, analytical and research skills;
- Very good IT skills, especially MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
- Self-Starter – ability to work well on own initiative;
- Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience working in the start-up ecosystem;
- Experience working in Governmental affairs.
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:
- Scope for personal and professional development: Excellent networks and opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments;
- Strong offer for learning and development, including dedicated L&D days;
- An equal, diverse and engaged workplace;
- Work-life balance.
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 week
This 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.
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