The British High Commission is a modern, dynamic diplomatic mission fostering partnership between Singapore and the UK. It is part of a world-wide network of 230 Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are currently looking to recruit a Trade and Investment Officer. Trade and Investment Officer The Trade and Investment Officer will be working in the UK Trade and Investment section, reporting to a Team Leader, to help UK companies develop their businesses in Singapore. Responsibilities • Assist UK companies on doing business in Singapore, including market research • Assist in the planning and execution of seminars, company launches, and networking events including marketing communications and coordination of logistics • Maintain, monitor and update databases and Client Relationship Management tools • Identify relevant commercial news for dissemination, issue Business Opportunities and follow-through on a regular basis • Identify potential contacts within the Singaporean business community for visit programmes for officials and companies • Provide assistance to UK companies exhibiting at trade fairs, participating in missions or visiting UK or Singapore • Provide advice to enquiries on doing business in Singapore • General administrative duties as required to support the team in the delivery of objectives Requirements • A strong team player, both within and across teams. • At least 1 year’s experience of working in the private sector or international trade • Strong customer focus and commercial acumen • Meticulous with an eye for detail and adaptable to changing priorities • Have good communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent English, both spoken and written • Strong IT skills; proficient in MS Office and social media applications • Ability to establish and maintain client relationships • Experience in market research and event management would be an advantage • Experience of working in the life sciences and consumer goods sectors would be an advantage • The job holder may be required to travel occasionally to the UK and within the region • Some evening and limited out-of-hours work will be required around events and visits. Benefit package includes: • Working hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday • Salary + CPF, payable 14 times a year • 21 days paid annual leave • Medical insurance package covering GP, specialist and hospital • Excellent training and development opportunities • Start date: as soon as possible To Apply Please send your CV and the completed application form, which can be downloaded from our website at https://gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-high-commission-singapore/about/recruitment to [email protected] by 28 June 2013. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 15 July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain work authorisation for Singapore in order to apply. The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the UK’s ‘Investor in People’ standard. It has also signed up to the Singapore Tripartite Centre for Fair Employment’s employers’ pledge of fair employment practices.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:24:18 +0000
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