Job Category

Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

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Job Subcategory

DIT

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Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Be a part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a focus on trade and investment that enables the energy transition, you’ll also play a key role in delivering the UK’s mission to become a clean energy superpower. With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.

We employ over 150 people across North America, all dedicated to increasing economic growth to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open markets; and promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains (see

Based at the British Consulate-General in either Boston, Chicago, or New York, the Trade & Investment Officer will support two Clean Energy Senior Trade and Investment Officers based in the northeast and Midwest US. You will be part of the North America team with responsibility for the Clean Energy sector, as well as a valued contributor to either the Boston, Chicago, or New York regional based team including support for the Director of Trade and cross sector priorities. You will also work closely with colleagues based around the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

Identify and reach out to Clean Energy companies interested in establishing or expanding operations and R&D opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.
Support the Clean Energy team in developing US market opportunities for UK exporters.
Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.
Develop knowledge of the Clean Energy markets in the northeast and Midwest US.
Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, and regional clean energy providers and other key buyers/partners within the clean energy industry.
Support initiatives such as trade missions and participation at trade shows to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
Consult with clients to manage and coordinate client events.
Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.
Provide operational and administrative support to the US Clean Energy team, including maintaining client and project database, target and pipeline delivery
Other duties as assigned.

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Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential skills / experience / qualifications:

Demonstrated professional experience/skills in a business, economic development or project management role.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An interest in or understanding of the clean energy industry.
Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 20% of your time.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: excellent verbal and written English

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Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture

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Application deadline

6 May 2025

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Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

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Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

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Working hours per week

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Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

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Country/Territory

United States

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Location (City)

Boston, Chicago, New York

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Type of Post

British Consulate General

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Number of vacancies

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Salary Currency

USD

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Salary

$ 66,497 (Boston) $ 63,180 (Chicago) $ 67,825 (New York)

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Type of Salary

yearly

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Start Date

23 June 2025

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Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working patterns:

This role is 40 hours a week.

The British Embassy and its Canada Network embraces hybrid working. You are required to work from the office at least 3 days a week.  We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.  

We offer: 

Generous leave package plus public holidays

Generous 401k matching

Excellent healthcare options

Paid sick leave

Generous parental leave policy

A great work-life balance including flexible start and finish times and a hybrid working model with staff splitting their time between working from home and the office

Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance coverage

High quality L&D services with global sessions and events every day to help you develop and meet organisational needs, including up to 5 days paid leave each year to pursue your professional development

Inclusivity is one of our core values and we strive to treat everyone openly, fairly and equally.  All new team members learn about how they can contribute to an inclusive environment and the importance of diversity and inclusion

US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK’s US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully – potentially with the advice of a tax professional – before accepting a job.

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Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 06 May 2025

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

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.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

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