View Vacancy – Senior Trade Adviser (SVK24.358)

Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who are we and why should you apply:

The British Embassy in Slovakia is part of a worldwide UK government network representing official British political, economic and consular interests internationally. We are looking for a Senior Trade Adviser to join its Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) focuses on driving UK economic growth by tackling market access barriers, growing UK exports, and making the UK a brand of choice in Slovakia.

The Senior Trade Adviser leads sector-specific business engagement activities into the Slovak market and is responsible to resolve barriers to business and market access issues for UK companies.

What will you be expected to achieve:

The main responsibilities of the role is as follows:

Contribute to the team’s pipeline of commercial opportunities on a number of priority sectors for the Slovak market, through export promoting activities (introductions, visit programmes, events).
Support UK exporters to succeed in the Slovak market, providing business intelligence and market insight in the relevant fields.
Develop high-level contacts with key stakeholders in relevant Government institutions, trade associations and the business community, both in Slovakia and the UK.
Help to resolve barriers to business and market access issues for specific UK companies
Work across the Embassy teams to develop and deliver internal projects and campaigns in raising the UK profile.
Work closely with wider DBT Europe team and engaging with relevant colleagues, as required, across Europe posts.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will possess:

Fluency in English and Slovak at a minimum of C1 level according to CEFR*.
University degree within a related field of study (e.g. international relations, business, economics, etc).
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant working experience (eg. Trade Promotion, Business Development, Exports, Investment etc.).
An understanding of the Slovak business environment.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and ability to develop and maintain contacts in both the public and private sectors.
Market research and good analytical ability
Excellent management and collaboration skills with the ability to deliver results
Positive, proactive attitude and ability to work in team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with and competence using the MS Office suite of IT applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint etc)

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

It will be a plus:

Good knowledge and understanding of UK business environment.
Prior experience of working with or within the private sector, government, diplomatic mission or international organization.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

14 October 2024

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Part-Time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

18.25

Duration of Post

9 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Slovakia

Location (City)

Bratislava

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

EUR 1,080.40 month/gross

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 December 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a part-time, fixed term position for 18.25 hours per week, until 31 August 2025, with a probation period of 3 months.

The monthly salary for this position is € 1,080.40 gross.

The successful candidate/s will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Slovakia. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Slovakia are subject to terms and conditions of service according to Slovak Labour Law.

Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Slovakia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Additional information

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 position.

*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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