Senior Trade Specialist, Advanced Technologies | (CHEB24.411)

Job title:

Senior Trade Specialist, Advanced Technologies | (CHEB24.411)

Company

HM Government

Job description

About the EmbassyThe British Embassy Berne is part of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s world-wide diplomatic network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.Scottish Development International (SDI) is Scotland’s international trade agency helping Scottish companies internationalise and playing a valuable role in the British Embassy’s commercial outreach.Ready to launch your career and join us at the forefront of Europe’s most exciting space tech hub?From leading Europe’s small satellite manufacturing to establishing next-generation spaceports in the High North, Scotland has emerged as a powerhouse in space innovation. We’re building tomorrow’s space economy today and seeking an ambitious professional to help shape this growing industry as well as other advanced technologies from Scotland in Switzerland.Based at the British Embassy in beautiful Berne, you’ll be at the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem and working closely the UK’s Department for Business and Trade, you will be responsible for strengthening innovation partnerships with Swiss stakeholders to help Scottish companies internationalise.What makes this role unique?

• Being part of Scotland’s booming advanced technology sectors, where we’re leading Europe in small satellite manufacturing, launch capabilities and space data.
• Work with cutting-edge companies across multiple tech domains – from space to climate solutions, photonics, and financial technologies.
• Drive innovation partnerships between Scottish and Swiss institutions and contribute to the UK’s economic growth.

Your Impact:

• Build and nurture strategic relationships with key stakeholders both in the private and governmental sectors.
• Help Scottish companies break into new international markets and identify commercial opportunities.
• Deliver valuable market analysis and insights that shape business decisions. Your advice will count.

What Makes You Ideal:

• Strategic mindset with a talent for spotting opportunity.
• Natural relationship builder who can navigate complex stakeholder landscapes across countries and industries.
• Passion for emerging technologies and their real-world applications.

What will you be expected to achieve?

• Provide expert support and advice to Scottish companies wishing to enter the Swiss markets within advanced technologies with a key focus on space, finance and climate.
• Deliver against Scottish international trade strategies and advance Scotland as a centre for technology innovation.
• Build strategic relationships with Swiss organisations, private / public, that increase Scottish trade by identifying export opportunities.
• Lead on the development of innovation partnerships and networks with Swiss stakeholders such as incubators, clusters, academia and industry bodies.
• Collaborate with colleagues from across the UK Government as well as Swiss governmental departments, agencies and Cantons.
• Facilitate key events and activities which support Scottish trade work in the DACH including webinars, conferences, roadshows, trade missions, Ministerial visits, virtual or otherwise.
• Support Scottish Government activity in the region as well as Scottish and UK Ministerial visits.

Essential qualifications, skills and experienceEssential on arrival:

• Knowledge of Swiss tech and corporate ecosystems.
• An experienced networker with existing corporate relationships in Switzerland / DACH.
• A fast learner who can demonstrate initiative, resilience, and adaptability.
• A team player with a consultative approach who can collaborate within a geography and virtually,
• Fluent written and spoken English as well as German (minimum level required C2 under the CEFRL* or equivalent).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experienceDesirable:

• An understanding of government, policy and the role it plays international trade.
• Experience of working in an international trade promotion environment.
• Experience of public speaking and an ability to demonstrate credibility and expertise on complex issues.

Required behavioursMaking Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working TogetherApplication deadline2 December 2024GradeExecutive Officer (EO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week37.5 hours/weekRegionEurope, Eastern Europe & Central AsiaCountry/TerritorySwitzerlandLocation (City)BerneType of PostBritish EmbassyNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyCHFSalaryMonthly salary for this position is 8,428.00 CHF gross, payable 13 times a year.Type of SalarymonthlyStart Date1 February 2025Other benefits and conditions of employmentThis is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent position. Probationary period of 3 month, during which either party may bring the agreement to an end, in writing with 2-month’ notice.Monthly salary for this position is 8,428.00 CHF gross, payable 13 times a year.The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy also enjoys an average of 14 public holidays per year.The final appointment and commencement will be dependent upon successful security clearance and subject to a professional background check. The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance. The applicant will be vetted to a achieve a security clearance (SC level) both from UK and Switzerland.The British Embassy in Berne believes in a culture of continuous learning and development and works to give all staff the opportunity to build expertise and achieve personal goals through engaging on the job, learning from colleagues and from formal training courses. The successful candidate will have a tailored induction programme.The FCDO’s International Academy offers a range of learning opportunities, including accredited qualifications, to help you learn about the work of the UK government internationally, how diplomacy works, and to develop your professional skills. Funding is also available to support your bids for further external training that will benefit you in the role, for example to deepen knowledge and expertise in climate and energy policy matters.Please note that the successful candidate will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes.Visa/work permit requirements: All applicants should have permission to live and work in Switzerland. Applicants must hold a full passport valid for at least 18 months for any EU / Schengen country. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.Please note that the successful candidate will need to arrange and pay for their own travel and accommodation, as well as any other living costs and are subject to Swiss taxes.Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Swiss employment law.Additional informationPlease 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 any cost during the Recruitment and Selection process, Security Check nor the costs connected with relocation.*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

Location

Berne

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:05:29 GMT

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