The British Embassy in Moscow is looking for a Senior Trade Adviser – Oil & Gas, Mineral resources and Mining to join the Department for International Trade team.
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency helping UK-based companies to export and succeed in the global economy. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering against challenging targets to increase UK exports with Russia.
Job details:
This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of DIT’s activities in the Oil & Gas, Mineral Resources and Mining sectors.
The purpose of this role is to assist UK companies to make full use of the business opportunities in the Russian Federation, and to deliver significant business outcomes. It involves identifying relevant opportunities and business partners, answering enquiries about the Russian market, and designing and managing business missions, visits and events which promote UK companies, and securing UK – Russia business and trade.
As part of their work, the successful candidate will be expected to achieve results within budget, meeting DIT’s corporate standards for quality of service and also business impact.
In addition, the sucesscul candidte will be responsible for communications, ensuring that the DIT team uses all available tools to communicate messages about the Russian market to UK exporters as well as UK strengths to the Russian audience. Working in the Oil & Gas, Mineral Resources and Mining sectors, they will also need to be aware of broader political challenges, especially those impacting trade relations for UK companies aiming to work or already working in Russia.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist UK companies to develop their export activities in the Russian market by effectively and proactively developing appropriate networks and relationships with DIT HQ, Russian, UK and EU business/trade associations and the private sector, offering DIT services and managing sectorial events;
Deliver against agreed targets, including Export Wins, OMIS (Overseas Market Introduction Service) revenue, Export Opportunities, and case studies / success stories published;
Undertake communications work, including speech writing, briefing and social media posts;
Travelling across Russia and UK participating in the sector related missions and visiting sector related events, including setting dedicated business visits;
Provide cover and assistance to the Team Leader and colleagues when required;
Securing sponsorship for cross sectorial and wider Embassy events.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
Fluent in English and Russian;
Clear and concise written work in Russian and English;
A proven record of engaging customers, stakeholders and partners;
Understanding of broader business environment in Russia;
Ability to take on additional responsibilities;
Good team player.
Knowledge and experience in working in oil&gas and mining sectors in Russia;
Experience in delivering services to customer.
We also offer:
An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
Performance related pay scheme;
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
Private medical cover including dentistry.
