Senior Trade Advisor - Paris, France - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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Paris, France

il y a 3 semaines

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Sophie Dupont

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

Who we are:

The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

It is also part of the UK's France Network, including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseilles and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE).The British Embassy is currently looking for a
Senior Trade Advisor.

Why you should apply:

Are you interested in a career in international trade?

Would you like to make an impact in a fast-moving, high-profile international environment?

We are looking for an enterprising team member with commercial experience to join the UK's Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team at the British Embassy in Paris.

Our setting
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Consumer goods, business services, manufacturing - you name it. UK companies and products are highly regarded and sought after in Europe for their quality and innovation. With the support of DBT, thousands of UK companies discover new markets and opportunities every year. We are looking for a new team member to support these companies in the French market.

As
Trade Adviser for the Export Support Service
International Markets (ESS IM) you will support high potential British exporters access and win business in France. In this role
you will lead a team of two trade advisors covering commercial and market entry enquiries, as well as supporting UK exporters overcome market access barriers. A core element of the role will be to deliver practical support to UK companies. This will include researching market and sector information, identifying partners who can provide inmarket representation and identifying clients.
You will manage enquiries from UK exporters on market potential, market representation, clients and challenges companies face in accessing the French market. The job holder will
communicate high value opportunities to UK exporters and work proactively to identify upcoming changes in legislation or practice to ensure UK companies are prepared to deal with these.
You will also seek to
expand networks of commercial and governmental partners (e.g. customs authorities and legislators) in France as well as private sector providers of commercial services. As with all DBT positions, there will be a focus on working collaboratively with colleagues across DBT France, including sectoral leads, as well as wider Embassy colleagues specialising in key areas of interest such as customs and business policy.
DBT's
mission in Europe is
to improve market access for businesses, champion free and fair trade, and encourage trade and investment between the UK and Europe. This is critical to our economies, supporting millions of jobs, driving economic growth, raising wages and improving living standard across the globe, whilst at the same time promoting wider goals like tackling climate change and improving economic security. For more information about DBT's objectives, see here.

Our offer

At the
British Embassy in Paris you will work in a friendly and welcoming international environment with an excellent team spirit. As a valued member of our team we are giving you the chance to quickly take ownership, responsibility and grow.
The DBT team in France comprises 30 people in Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux. The team works with both French investors and British companies doing business in France across the main business sectors of the economy.
Reporting to the DBT France Trade Policy Lead, you will
support some of the UK's highest potential exporters in their ambition to grow in the French market.
As part of the DBT team, you will have the opportunity t
o work with colleagues across 33 markets in Europe, as well as with teams in London and across the UK.
In this role
you will manage two (2) staff members and should be able to provide guidance and advice by seeing the bigger picture in which the team's work fits. As such, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build upon your leadership skills, as well as expand your own network of industry contacts.

The role encompasses:

Supporting UK exporters by providing, guidance, information and insight as part of the ESS IM Europe team - including innovative small companies, entrepreneurs and Medium Sized Businesses, in coordination with export teams across DBT France.

With the support of your team identifying and monitoring key developments in the French market, and produce collaterals that can be used to inform and upskill UK exporters.

Leading the development of key relations with commercial partners and French authorities in order to best serve UK exporters.

Working closely with the ESS-IM Europe Hub in Prague to ensure open communication channels and broader awareness of the French market and its opportunities to enterprising businesses exploring their potential reach across Europe.