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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
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Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
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The British Embassy in Israel has an exciting opportunity for an Investment Manager to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
The team is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas.
This position will play a key role in our existing Investment team, supporting the identification and classification of companies in Israel that require support to initiate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the UK, as well as companies that are looking to carry out large and Capital Investment (CI) projects in the UK.
The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Director and work in collaboration with headquarters, FDI and CI teams in DBT Europe and the UK, ensuring local priorities align with the larger organisational context.
Duties and responsibilities:
Delivery:
- Build and manage a pipeline of Israeli companies with the potential to expand into the UK and invest in operations and jobs, as well as providing account management as necessary to existing investors.
- Successfully deliver high-value FDI projects from initial contact with Israeli companies to successful landing in the UK with agreed yearly performance measures.
- Delivery of general FDI and CI related work including lead generation, investment meetings, event organisation and delivery, VIP visits and related briefing and reporting according to Embassy and DBT requirements.
- Offer high quality advice to companies and be able to approach potential FDI and CI targets in a professional and persuasive manner.
- Work with large Israeli investment companies and funds to facilitate CI projects into the UK, highlighting the strengths of the UK’s market proposition to potential investors.
Communication:
- Build solid rapport with key clients in order to increase their interest in investing in the UK through information about UK market opportunities, policy and regulatory changes. Build up a thorough understanding of client requirements and needs.
- Work closely with other teams in the Embassy (such as, UK-Israel Tech Hub, Science and Innovation, Political etc) to ensure a joined-up approach to UK prosperity objectives in Israel.
- Forge strong relationships with Israeli stakeholders’ business leaders, trade associations and other key partners.
Public engagement:
- Manage and/or support visits, including by senior government officials and VIPs by securing high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
- Work and engage credibly at the highest level; Represent DBT at external events, including occasional speaking engagements.
The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK Citizens.
Key behaviours required:
- Making Effective Decisions – Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
- Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
- Seeing the Big Picture – Understand how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives. Recognise the wider Civil Service priorities and ensure work is in the national interest.
- Changing and Improving – Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
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- Experienced ability to build rapport at all levels internally and externally.
- Experienced ability to see the big picture and plan strategically.
- Experienced analytical skills, including effective use of Word, Excel, etc.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skill.
- Fluent English – spoken and written.
- High-level organisational and administration skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work well under pressure.
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- Knowledge of UK strengths at country and regional level.
- Experience with and awareness of FDI and CI projects.
- Hebrew, conversation level and basic written skills.
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Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture
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10 July 2024
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Executive Officer (EO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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37.5
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Middle East & North Africa
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Israel
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Tel Aviv
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British Embassy
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ILS
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14,000
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2 September 2024
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Eligibility:
If you are selected for this position, we will be able to employ you as long as you:
- Receive the appropriate level of security clearance; and
- Are able to work legally in Israel.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable salary of ILS 14,000 per month plus transport allowance and social benefits: Pension employer contribution 7.5% and Keren Hishtalmut employer contribution 7.5%.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. Parking facilities are not provided nor paid for by the Embassy.
This position is for a full-time employment, on a permanent contract, subject to a 4-month probationary period.
Working hours is 37.5 per week. Core working hours for the role are Monday to Thursday 8:00-16:00 and Friday 8:00-13:30. The British Embassy operates flexible working hours that enable some variation in daily start and finish times, and these can be agreed with the line manager. Some flexibility will be expected to attend activities out of hours. This is a hybrid position, with a minimum of two days per week being worked in the office.
Any flexible working patterns may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.
The role will require travel within Israel and occasional travel to DBT Posts within Europe and to the UK.
The Embassy is committed to providing a wide range of learning and development (L&D) opportunities. The Embassy invests in staff’s development with a variety of learning and development opportunities. These include regular personal and professional development opportunities available at the Embassy, including through informal events on various subjects relating to the Embassy’s work, mentoring and more formal training. This compliments the extensive professional and personal development opportunities offered by the FCDO’s International Academy and Civil Service Learning.
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How to apply:
Interested candidates must include 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role; and 3) examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form, of how you meet the key behaviours and skills required.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 10 July 2024.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Tel Aviv and British Consulate General Jerusalem) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local labour law.
The British Embassy Tel Aviv is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
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Tel Aviv
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