AUS (Sydney) - Senior Business Relationship Manager - Capital Investment, HEO

View Vacancy - AUS (Sydney) - Senior Business Relationship Manager - Capital Investment, HEO

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Job Category Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

Job Subcategory Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job

On behalf of the UK government, to develop relationships with Australian capital investors and identify opportunities for investment into the UK. To help to develop the Australia capital investment strategy. To work closely with colleagues in areas such as trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) and across the Australia and global network, to deliver a joined-up UK government proposition. To plan account engagement and accurately report on activity, and to track progress to inform future engagement. To organise business and governmental delegations, events and briefings. Team focus is primarily on large capital investment, but we work flexibly, and all team members at different times find themselves working in other areas. This is typically both interesting and rewarding.

The role is similar in content and seniority to others in the DBT and wider UK Government operation in Australia. People applying for this position will be considered for other vacancies in the Network.

If shortlisted, you can expect to be interviewed in early July.

Our network and team

You don't have to be a government specialist to work in our team. You don't have to be someone with very extensive and specific skills for unique roles. We recruit people from a wide variety of backgrounds, with relevant and transferable skills. If you are motivated with good core competences, we can help you to develop the network and the expertise needed to thrive.

Our team members enjoy a large degree of delegated responsibility and personal involvement with senior staff and visitors. They have the chance to develop a wide range of marketable skills and networks for professional advancement – useful for their jobs, and for when they choose to progress their careers externally.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the UK Government

DBT is the part of government primarily responsible for promoting UK trade and investment. DBT brings together policy, promotion and financial expertise to break down barriers to trade and investment, helping businesses to succeed around the world. The UK–Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), UK–NZ FTA and AUKUS agreement offer unprecedented opportunities to strengthen economic ties between our countries. The successful candidate will join a team of forty trade and investment experts, working across five diplomatic missions in Australia as part of DBT's wider Asia Pacific region team of over 200 people and twenty-two locations.

The DBT team is a core part of the UK Government's overseas engagement, activity and diplomacy. If successful, you will work closely with the UK High Commissioner and with Consuls General, and will collaborate on a range of public VIP visits.

You will work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, working together as one team. DBT and the Australia network are inclusive and equal-opportunity employers. We have a supportive workplace that offers learning, development and mentoring opportunities. We do not tolerate bullying, harassment or discrimination.

Roles and responsibilities / what the jobholder will be expected to achieve:

The role requires a strong communicator with good interpersonal skills, able to develop trust and business relationships across government and industry. Good judgement and discretion will be needed, for example when dealing with confidential commercial data. Commercial acumen and the ability to identify opportunities of value to the UK are essential.

You will have a strong sense of collaboration and will enjoy operating within a team, whilst maintaining a strong degree of ownership of your sector.

Previous experience of investment and / or a sales or account management environment would be advantageous.

The role sits within the Capital Investment team, which helps Australian investors to identify and invest in suitable UK opportunities. You will work with the Director of Investment and the wider team to develop the capital investment strategy. You will lead account planning and engagement with NSW-based capital investors and support them to investment success in the UK.

Please note that the role holder's job specification is subject to change in line with evolving business priorities.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): 1 x Executive Officer (EO)
Management of a small support and events budget.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Resilient self-starter – able to work at high intensity using own initiative, judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to work closely with team leaders and senior management and help drive accountability. When required, deal with difficult situations with tact, diplomacy and a high degree of confidentiality.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to deal confidently with businesses, senior figures, Ministers, VIPs, and their offices.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Commercial experience, particularly in a sales / account management environment.
• Investment industry or capability experience.
• Research and writing capability.

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Grade Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week 38

Region Asia Pacific

Country/Territory Australia

Location (City) Sydney

Type of Post British Consulate General

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Currency AUD

AUD 119,072

Start Date 5 August 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Salary is at AU$ 119,072 per annum (paid out monthly), plus 11% superannuation.

Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.

Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and partners/ dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Australia.

The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the FCO Diplomatic Academy. There are opportunities to job-shadow other staff, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to take part in broader British High Commission activities. The British High Commission is committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan.

Working patterns:

Full time employment (38 hrs).

There is a requirement for domestic and international travel as appropriate. Due to the need to work directly with the UK and to support visits and events, some calls and work will need to take place outside of core office hours. Flexible working arrangements are offered in compensation.

The UK government network in Australia has a modern and flexible approach to its working culture. The importance of networks, relationship building, learning and collaboration mean that this role is not suitable for exclusive remote working. However, remote working is possible up to, on average, 2 days per week.

You will be based in Sydney and report to the Director of Investment, who is also based in Sydney.

The overall package includes the standard 14 days of public holidays that the UK in Australia Network works to, as well as 22 days' annual leave.

The salary on offer is not negotiable.

Additional information

Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline"

Applications must include a current CV and kindly omit any personal information such as Name, Contact Details, Birthday and Gender.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.

Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate".

Advertised start date is provisional and subject to completion of reference and security checks.

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