Senior Trade & Investment Officer

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JOB VACANCY: Senior Trade & Investment Officer ' R) r& N+ u7 M3 h3 Q1 R
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: V* F8 O# j% `0 ]+ MThe British Consulate General in Guangzhou represents the United Kingdom across southern China. Our main roles include: developing trade and investment opportunities between the UK; and promoting bilateral co-operation between the British government and the provincial governments of southern China on issues such as climate change, tackling international crime, and education. We are committed to providing the highest quality service to British Citizens and to Chinese nationals wishing to visit, study and do business in the UK." G/ h/ p' ?2 _5 u# Q! ^& d$ g

% A, P9 A. o% g) BUK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps UK based companies succeed in international markets, and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK's vibrant economy.
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We are looking to recruit a Senior Trade & Investment officer who will lead in Southern China on one of the 5 high priority sectors and manage a member of staff who will assist on this and deal with a combination of other sectors.
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Job Description
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You will be a self starter and a clear and confident communicator in both English and Mandarin and have responsibility for:4 r/ X! s) r: O0 \( f; T
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Collecting sectoral information and identifying business opportunities and market barriers for UK companies.
9 |; b- k" K3 R0 L) K) N, UActing as a relationship manager for UK companies with operations here in Southern China % k) \1 ?( d9 }0 ]
Support high level visits, inward and outward missions as part of the UKTI Business Plan
: ?$ R& a6 @$ {; \; |6 o3 `5 VIdentifying suitable marketing opportunities for the UK within your sector 4 I! M# t" X4 `( B) f; v. {2 ~
Feedback opportunities identified to UK companies, Trade Associations and our Headquarters in the UK 9 n% F0 b  c! L1 ^9 R; }% D2 U& I
Management of a Trade and Investment Officer
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( [6 Z5 j5 E! U, b; h& `( iThe skills and experience that we are looking for include:
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Business/marketing or similar degree 9 y  X+ _) v" L
Relevant work experience in business development, ideally in the Pearl River Delta 2 ?. T/ T- V' f6 K9 {; `" g1 d; f) l
Good Communication, Network and Presentation skills $ [1 {+ K  L1 e* a! S$ [
High self-motivation and initiative work
- Q# P% S# h8 K- C# oAbility to work in a team and under pressure, to tight deadlines $ M) D$ I7 a! V& ^; u5 f$ c: J
A working/professional knowledge of the UK
0 |# m4 W, ]2 Z3 k# U2 z. cExcellent spoken and written English, plus Mandarin & Cantonese
' f. N  I- c/ X$ jComputer literacy in standard microsoft applications
0 X, @; i1 g* f! j- HThe appointment will be at the managerial level (locally engaged 2) for China based staff. We offer a competitive salary package starting at 8975RMB per month with excellent development opportunities and a 20 day annual leave entitlement.1 [% A# ]: p# x
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Applications including current CV and names and addresses of 2 referees should be sent to; Guangzhou.Recruitment@fco.gov.uk to reach us no later than Friday 20 July. Please state where you saw the advertisement.