View Vacancy - Senior Trade Adviser (DEN26-003642)

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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Who We Are

The British Embassy in Copenhagen is part of the UK’s world‑wide diplomatic network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is a UK Government department that promotes international trade and investment, supports UK businesses to grow globally, and champions free and open trade. DBT Denmark works closely with UK and Danish partners to strengthen bilateral trade links and support UK exporters in priority growth sectors. DBT at the British Embassy in Denmark is seeking a Senior Trade Adviser to support UK exporters operating in the Danish market.

The primary purpose of this role is to work with UK exporters to Denmark across the following priority sectors:

  • Construction, with a focus on large‑scale infrastructure projects and a strong emphasis on sustainability and circularity
  • Maritime, including ports and offshore projects
  • Security, including cyber security

You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a strong network across relevant industry sectors in both the UK and Denmark, and for building strategic relationships that increase UK exports to Denmark. This is a varied, outward‑facing role requiring strong relationship‑building, commercial awareness and the ability to work collaboratively across government and industry.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Support UK companies seeking to export to Denmark within construction, maritime and security sectors, with particular focus on large infrastructure projects and companies offering sustainable and circular solutions
  • Deliver against DBT Denmark’s export targets and help position the UK as a competitive supplier of innovative, sustainable and circular solutions within the built environment
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with public and private sector organisations to increase exports from the UK to Denmark, identifying new export opportunities and future economic partnerships
  • Develop and sustain a strong network across relevant UK and Danish industry sectors to facilitate effective export support
  • Identify and prioritise high‑value export opportunities for UK companies operating in the Danish market
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across the UK Government, including other teams within the British Embassy Copenhagen, Scottish Government colleagues, the FCDO (including the Science and Innovation Network), and other government departments across Whitehall
  • Engage with Danish governmental departments and regional stakeholders to support bilateral trade cooperation


Why Join Us

This role offers you the opportunity to work at the centre of UK–Denmark trade promotion, supporting UK businesses to succeed in a dynamic, highly developed market, and contributing directly to UK export growth in future‑focused sectors.

What we hope you will bring is:

  • Strong language capability, with English at C1 level and Danish at B1 level, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • At least three years’ experience in exports and/or a commercial, international environment, ideally within a Business‑to‑Business (B2B) setting
  • A degree‑level qualification, preferably in Business, Finance, Political Science or a related field
  • Confidence using IT systems, including CRM platforms and Microsoft tools, such as Copilot
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively in writing and verbally
  • A personable and collaborative approach, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
  • A proactive, self‑motivated mindset, with the ability to manage work independently and take initiative

Nice to have:

  • Strong organisational skills, with experience leading or coordinating projects
  • Experience or knowledge of infrastructure projects, particularly within the construction sector
  • Exposure to or understanding of sustainable and circular construction practices
Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
10 May 2026
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
37,5
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Denmark
Copenhagen
British Embassy
1
DKK
52.260 (Non negotiable)
monthly
3 August 2026

What we offer: 

  • This is a full-time, permanent contract subject to a 3-month probation period; 
  • 37.5-hours working week with a focus on work-life balance, this role is primarily office-based. Flexible working of 1-2 days may be possible, subject to line manager agreement. 
  • British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, and we strongly encourage a culture of learning and development. You will be able to develop your communications skills, and access wider in-house training and funding for L+D courses, in agreement with your line manager; 
  • You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment; 
  • Private health insurance;
  • Pension scheme
  • A mix of Danish & British Public holidays.

Equal employment - We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

Interested? 
Apply below. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. Uploads are not possible. 

We look forward to receiving your application. 

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

The start date for the position is subject to the availability of the candidate and the length of the recruitment process.   

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. 

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered. 

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen. 

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position. 

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR.

Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skills are going to be assessed.

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