View Vacancy – Senior Investment Adviser (BEL26-009412)

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Job Category

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Brussels is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.  We are now looking for a Senior Investment Adviser to join the Belgian Investment team, part of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

This is a small but dynamic team working at the heart of the UK-Belgium economic relationship, supporting Belgian companies to invest and grow in the UK.

Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.

Main purpose of job

Working for DBT, the main purpose of the role is to attract investment from Belgian companies into the UK by providing tailored advice and support. The team works to challenging targets across six of the UK’s priority Industrial Strategy sectors: Advanced Manufacturing; Clean Energy Industries; Digital and Technologies; Financial Services; Life Sciences; Professional and Business Services.

You will build a detailed understanding of investor businesses and their potential UK plans, working closely with colleagues across the UK to provide market insight, connections and practical support to help them establish or expand in the UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building close relationships with existing investors, as well as identifying potential new investors across a range of sectors.

Roles and responsibilities

• Identify and engage Belgian companies with potential to invest in the UK through lead generation activities and sector research, contributing to a strong pipeline of investment projects;
• Develop and organise sector-focused events and campaigns to support delivery of the team’s objectives;
• Lead client-facing meetings with key existing and prospective investors, ensuring effective follow-up and ongoing investment support;
• Deliver a number of new investment or expansion projects from Belgian companies in the UK, managing a defined set of existing or potential investors across a range of sectors;
• Account management and support of key existing investors;
• Maintain productive relationships with relevant sector groups in London HQ and across the UK, as well as colleagues in the DBT European Network;
• Contribute to the delivery of annual investment targets for Belgium and Luxembourg as part of the wider Investment team;
• Participate in wider Mission’s initiatives and corporate initiatives as required.

Responsibilities may evolve over time in line with business needs. Any changes of responsibilities will be reflected in the job description.

Why apply?

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play a direct role in promoting the UK in a key trading partner country. Working at the intersection of government and international business, you will support Belgian companies to invest and grow in the UK, contributing directly to economic growth and sector development.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, develop expertise across a range of priority sectors, and take ownership of a portfolio of investor relationships. As part of a small and collaborative team in Brussels, you will be encouraged to bring a motivated, commercially driven approach, with strong organisational and account management skills, and will see the tangible impact of your work.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our Ideal Candidate shows:

• Full professional proficiency in English, and in French and/or Dutch (both written and spoken, minimum C1 level on the CEFR* framework);
• At least two years’ experience in business development, consultancy, or trade/investment promotion;
• Experience in working in, or with, at least one of the following sectors: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and/or Professional and Business Services;
• A self-starter, able to show initiative and work independently and at pace, without losing sight of priorities;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders;
• Results driven, with experience of delivering against challenging targets;
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• A good understanding of the UK and/or Belgian business environment, including business drivers;
• Strong networking and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Previous experience in organising or contributing to events, campaigns, or outreach activities.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Application deadline

15 July 2026

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Temporary

Working hours per week

36.25

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Belgium

Location (City)

Brussels

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

5685.06

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 October 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week. The position will be filled on a “replacement contract” to cover a leave of absence. The staff member will return at the earliest on 31 August 2027. A possible extension to this date would be discuss with the successful candidate.

The monthly gross salary for this position is € 5,685.06, Executive Officer (EO) level. In addition, we offer an extensive salary package, which includes a 13th month, luncheon vouchers, pension scheme, optional hospitalisation insurance (subject to monthly employee contribution), reimbursement of public transport and a lot more. We offer more days of annual leave than the Belgian requirements.

Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.

The starting date will be agreed between the parties.

Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.

Passport: Officers are expected to be in possession of a passport due to the possibility that they may be asked to undertake business travel.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

Please 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 the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR.

Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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