Main purpose of job: 

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment with the rest of the world. We are the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the UK.  

The overseas network is a vital asset in delivering the UK’s trade and investment ambitions. Embedded within British embassies and high commissions, our trade teams—led by HM Trade Commissioners—work in close coordination with diplomatic staff to promote UK exports, attract investment, and improve market access. Through commercial diplomacy, they build strategic relationships, provide expert market insight, and support UK businesses to navigate local conditions and seize opportunities. This integrated approach ensures our efforts align with broader UK priorities, including sectoral growth, supply chain resilience, and clean energy transition. 

The DBT team across Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC) is led by the HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, and his team is responsible for: 

• growing the overall trade and investment relationship between the UK and LATAC markets
• improving market access for British companies, including small and medium sized businesses (SMEs)
• developing trade policy.

Information About the Role  

We are seeking a highly capable and strategically minded Regional Coordinator to provide advanced administrative, operational, and advisory support across the LATAC region. This EO-level role is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, supporting senior officers and contributing to the planning and delivery of high-level engagements, including ministerial visits and strategic events. 
 
The successful candidate will be expected to exercise sound judgment, manage complex logistics, and provide briefings and recommendations to senior stakeholders. They will also support change initiatives, improve processes, and contribute to regional planning and reporting—demonstrating leadership and discretion in a dynamic environment. 

Roles and responsibilities:  

Strategic Account Management  

• Lead the coordination of strategic account management across regions, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to stakeholder engagement.

• Act as the central point for aligning regional account strategies with overarching organisational priorities.

• Support teams in identifying key accounts, developing engagement plans, and tracking outcomes to inform future activity.

• Ensure that account management practices are embedded across the team, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Support & Advisory functions  

• Prepare high quality briefing materials and reports for senior officials and visiting delegations.

• Provide operational advice and recommendations to senior officers on logistics, stakeholder engagement and event planning.

• Contribute to regional planning documents and strategic reporting.

High- Level Visit & Event Coordination  

• Lead coordination of ministerial and VIP visits, including protocol, logistics and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage end-to-end delivery of strategic events, ensuring alignment with UK trade and diplomatic priorities.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of high- profile activities.

Process Improvement & Change support  

• Identify and implement improvements to administrative systems and workflows.

• Support the rollout of new policies and procedures across the region.

• Champion innovation and efficiency in service delivery.

Resource and Budget Oversight  

• Manage budgets for the subregion, ensuring compliance and strategic use of resources.

• Support procurement and financial processes with accuracy and accountability.

Autonomous Working & Leadership  

• Operate independently with minimal supervision, managing priorities and reporting progress to senior officers.

• Take ownership of complex tasks and resolve issues using judgment and initiative.

• Represent the team in cross-departmental meetings.

Language requirements:  

Language:  English, Spanish 

Level of language required: Fluent written and spoken (CEFR C1 essential; C2 in at least one language preferable)