The British Embassy in Helsinki is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Market Adviser.
Main purpose of the role:
Support Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) pipeline development of Finnish companies interested in establishing operations in the UK and support. DBT (Department for Business and Trade) Finland Country Director’s work on attracting and delivering inward investment projects from Finland to the UK.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Scoping developments in Finland to identify potential companies and emerging sectors from the perspective of high value FDI potential.
Promoting the UK as investment destination to companies in Finland. Build market knowledge and an understanding of the business environment as well as opportunities in the UK, especially as described in the UK’s Industrial Strategy to be able to discuss and promote opportunities in the UK for relevant Finnish companies.
Developing a network of stakeholders in the UK, including DBT HQ and partner organizations, to help identify the right delivery partners for FDI projects.
Reporting to timely capture, record and maintain information of interactions and services delivered on a CRM system.
Visits and Meetings: You will be expected to contribute to visits and engagements e.g. for HM Ambassador and visiting officials.
Communications: You will work with the communications team in the Embassy especially on social media outreach.
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This is a full-time, 36.25 hours per week, fixed-term position. From time to time, staff may be required to work beyond their conditioned hours during the week or at weekends to support events. In such cases, staff are entitled to time off in lieu (TOIL). All TOIL must be approved in advance.
The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period.
The start date mentioned in the advert is indicative only. The appointment may commence earlier or later depending several factors.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.
Staff at the British Embassy Helsinki who are not subject to Finnish income tax (i.e. non-Finnish nationals) have a reference amount deducted from their gross salary. This abatement reflects the local tax that would otherwise apply, ensuring consistent net pay across roles.
Pension and unemployment contributions are deducted for all staff. Salary payments are reported to the Finnish Income Register in line with legal requirements.
Learning and development opportunities: The British Embassy in Helsinki has a strong ethos of learning and development. The successful candidate will have access to a wide range of learning opportunities, including mandatory UK Government e‑learning, role‑ and sector‑specific training, and development activities offered across DBT and the wider FCDO network. There will also be opportunities to attend relevant internal and external seminars, events and training to support professional development in line with business needs.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland and be prepared to ensure that this right remains valid 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 Finland.
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 considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.
