AUH/DXB - International Markets Advisor, DBT; EO
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Job Category Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas) Job Subcategory Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassies in the United Arab Emirates have one (1) vacancy for an International Markets Advisor, job grade Executive Officer (EO) under the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)’s Export Support Service (ESS). This role is on a fixed-term contract until 31st of March 2027.
DBT is responsible for designing and implementing our future trading arrangements with other countries and fostering growth among UK businesses. We secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment and championing free trade.
DBT divides the world into nine (9) regions, each led by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner (HMTC). The Middle East and Pakistan (MEaP) region is led from Dubai and represents 11 markets.
Main Purpose of the JobIM ESS MEaP is the region’s universal entry point for UK business. In this International Markets Advisor role, you will be based in the UAE but operate under a regional remit, closely collaborating with DBT MEaP colleagues, and interlinking with the global ESS Ecosystem.
Most importantly, you will support our clients:
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) looking to export and do business overseas. The main purpose of the role is to help these SMEs access and enter MEaP markets and win business.
This role can be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The Setting- Food & Drink, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Professional & Financial Services, you name it: UK companies and products are highly regarded and sought after across MEaP for their quality and innovation. With the support of DBT, thousands of UK companies discover new markets and opportunities every year. We are looking for a motivated team member to support these companies across MEaP.
- As an International Markets Advisor in MEaP you have a regional remit and will support high potential British exporters access opportunities and help them win business in the region. A core element of the role will be to deliver comprehensive practical support to UK companies. This will include researching market and sector information, identifying partners who can provide in‑market representation and identifying potential buyers and distributors.
- You will respond to enquiries from UK exporters on market potential, market representation and challenges companies may face in accessing MEaP. The job holder will communicate high value opportunities to UK exporters and will be expected to provide administrative support to the MEaP Enquiry Hub.
- You will also seek to expand networks of commercial partners (e.g. agents, distributors, and clients) in MEaP as well as private sector providers of commercial services. As with all DBT positions, there will be a focus on working collaboratively with colleagues across DBT UAE and DBT MEaP, including campaign and sector leads, as well as wider Embassy colleagues specialising in key areas of interest, and International Trade Advisors in the UK regions.
- In this role, you will be supporting UK companies inmarkets across the MEaP region.
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