Työnimike: Trade Advisor

Työnkuvaus:
The British Embassy in Helsinki is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a Trade Advisor. Roles and Responsibilities: Independently plan and carry out sector-specific activities which lead to UK-based businesses increasing exports and winning contracts in Finland, e.g. trade events, delegations, meet the buyer events, tailored market research, competitor analysis and matchmaking with suitable partner companies in Finland. Proactively identify sector-specific export opportunities for UK-based businesses in Finland, promoting those opportunities through DIT's digital services and by direct communication with UK-based trade associations and other industry bodies, and following up with interested companies to ensure business success. Build contacts within the Finnish business community to enable introduction of UK-based companies into the market and in order to identify supply chain opportunities. Essential qualifications and experience: University-level degree, preferably with international orientation. Fluency in written and spoken English and Finnish, both oral and written. Excellent communication and networking skills. Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines. Confidence to proactively build and engage a useful network of contacts. Positive and flexible attitude. Customer-focused approach. Strong IT skills, experience of using social media. Desirable qualifications and experience: Educational knowledge/prior experience of international business environment / trade promotion. Required competencies: Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally This is a fixed term contract with a duration of 18 months. Any final appointment is subject to a security clearance and a four month probationary period. Normal working hours are 0900-1645 with some flexibility. The annual leave entitlement is 20 days, increasing to 25 days after one year's service. The Embassy pays an annual holiday bonus. Embassy employees are entitled to a private medical scheme for basic healthcare services and to use the Embassy's recreational facilities. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Työnantajan nimi: British Embassy

Työnantajan osoite: Itäinen Puistotie, 00140 HELSINKI

Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Julkishallinnon ylimmät virkamiehet

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Helsinki-Uusimaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous: TE-palvelut, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi