View Vacancy – Trade and Investment Officer, Clean Energy

Main purpose of job:

Be a part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK.  With a focus on trade and investment that enables the energy transition, you’ll also play a key role in delivering the UK’s mission to become a clean energy superpower. With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter. 

We employ over 150 people across North America, all dedicated to increasing economic growth to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open markets; and promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains (see

Based at the British Consulate-General in either Boston, Chicago, or New York, the Trade & Investment Officer will support two Clean Energy Senior Trade and Investment Officers based in the northeast and Midwest US. You will be part of the North America team with responsibility for the Clean Energy sector, as well as a valued contributor to either the Boston, Chicago, or New York regional based team including support for the Director of Trade and cross sector priorities. You will also work closely with colleagues based around the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify and reach out to Clean Energy companies interested in establishing or expanding operations and R&D opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.
• Support the Clean Energy team in developing US market opportunities for UK exporters.
• Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Develop knowledge of the Clean Energy markets in the northeast and Midwest US.
• Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, and regional clean energy providers and other key buyers/partners within the clean energy industry.
• Support initiatives such as trade missions and participation at trade shows to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
• Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
• Consult with clients to manage and coordinate client events.
• Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.
• Provide operational and administrative support to the US Clean Energy team, including maintaining client and project database, target and pipeline delivery
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills / experience / qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional experience/skills in a business, economic development or project management role.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An interest in or understanding of the clean energy industry.
• Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
• Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 20% of your time.