Job Posting – Senior Manager Industrial Cooperation Defence (DEU25.176), Berlin

Job Posting – Senior Manager Industrial Cooperation Defence (DEU25.176), Berlin

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The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The UKs Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in Germany is looking for a Senior Manager Industrial Cooperation Defence based at the British Embassy in Berlin to support key commercial opportunities.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.

Main purpose of job:

Working with the Team Lead, this role will offer a mix of project management, stakeholder management in both public and private sectors, research and analysis of industry trends, and advice to UK companies and other parts of UK Government.

You will help further British-German bilateral cooperation in practice, primarily assisting UK companies with winning business in Germany. You will conduct export promotion work in combination with market intelligence reporting and some investment promotion activities. You will support the development of a pipeline of opportunities and manage key contacts in both industry and government.

You will lead project management, customer relationship management, and events preparation, facilitating visits and meetings for senior diplomats and Government representatives. You will work with colleagues in the UK Government and also contribute to the wider work of the Embassy.

Roles and responsibilities: :

Managing key accounts of UK and German stakeholders in the defence and security sector, including a strong pipeline;

Providing support for key export and collaboration opportunities;

Researching and analysing market trends and regulatory developments to identify and pursue strategic commercial opportunities to contribute to DBT

Germanys sector-focused strategic planning;

Identifying market access barriers that may arise in the defence and security space, working with relevant colleagues in the DBT Germany team, the wider

Embassy team and UK government departments with an aim to resolving them;

Building networks within the sector in Germany and the UK;

Preparing events and other engagement activities to promote UK defence capabilities in Germany and deepen co-operation.

Our ideal candidate shows:

Full professional proficiency in German and English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework);

A university degree;

A minimum of 3 years of experience working in or with the defence industry;

Strong analytical and research skills;

Experienced in managing projects and/or running events, including the ability to run multiple projects at once;

A fast learning, self-starter who can demonstrate initiative and resilience;

Able to work independently and as part of a diverse team in an agile setting;.