{"id":86245,"date":"2026-04-13T13:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bccg.de\/?p=86245"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:49:48","slug":"job-posting-head-of-private-office-hmtc-europe-and-deputy-chief-operating-officer-deu26-003309-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bccg.de\/en\/job-posting-head-of-private-office-hmtc-europe-and-deputy-chief-operating-officer-deu26-003309-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting &#8211; Head of Private Office (HMTC Europe) and Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DEU26-003309), Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"86245\" class=\"elementor elementor-86245 elementor-86240\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bfe8055 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bfe8055\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-616564e\" data-id=\"616564e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c3f068 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c3f068\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div><div id=\"form_field_21506_1\" class=\"form-group hform_field_label_pos_left htmltype-richtext mandatory type_richtext\" role=\"listitem\" data-field_id=\"21506\" data-instance=\"1\" data-item_id=\"14726\"><div id=\"form_field_value_21506_1\" class=\"col-sm-9 form_value item14726\"><div id=\"datafield_21506__1\" class=\"form-control-static\"><div id=\"form_label_15401_1\" class=\"form_row form_label hform_label\" tabindex=\"0\"><div id=\"_field_21506_1\" class=\"form-group hform_field_label_pos_left htmltype-richtext mandatory type_richtext\" role=\"listitem\" data-field_id=\"21506\" data-instance=\"1\" data-item_id=\"14726\"><div id=\"_field_value_21506_1\" class=\"col-sm-9 form_value item14726\"><div id=\"_datafield_21506__1\" class=\"form-control-static\"><div id=\"_field_21506_1\" class=\"form-group hform_field_label_pos_left htmltype-richtext mandatory type_richtext\" role=\"listitem\" data-field_id=\"21506\" data-instance=\"1\" data-item_id=\"14726\"><div id=\"_field_value_21506_1\" class=\"col-sm-9 form_value hform_value_view item14726\"><p>The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.\u00a0 We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.<\/p><p><strong>Who are we?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>The <strong>British Embassy in Berlin<\/strong> is part of a world\u2011wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a <strong>Head of Private Office (HMTC Europe) and Deputy Chief Operating Officer<\/strong> based in Berlin to join Europe&#8217;s<strong> Department for Business and Trade (DBT)<\/strong> team.<\/p><p>DBT Europe is a regional network of around 230 colleagues across 27 countries, working together to deliver against the strategic pillars of the DBT Europe Regional Trade Plan and support the UK\u2019s economic growth. Our teams work closely across borders to provide joined\u2011up engagement, policy insight and operational delivery.<\/p><p><em>We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.<\/em><em> The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff are expected to uphold them.\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><strong>What will you do?<\/strong><\/p><p>As Head of Private Office, you will play a central role in ensuring that DBT Europe operates as a single, integrated regional network. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will act as a key interface between the Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Europe, DBT Europe teams across the region, and senior stakeholders in ministerial offices and wider Whitehall.<\/p><p>While the COO focuses on equipping the Europe network to deliver against the Regional Trade Plan, your role will focus on <strong>equipping and supporting the Trade Commissioner<\/strong> <strong>to fulfil their role effectively<\/strong>, particularly in relation to senior engagement, travel, high-quality briefing, communications and prioritisation.<\/p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Overseeing and being responsible for the <strong>full range of Private Office activities<\/strong>, ensuring high\u2011quality outputs and effective processes;<\/li><li>Working closely with the COO to track and evaluate progress of all Core Office activities, <strong>deputising for the COO when required on time\u2011critical matters<\/strong>;<\/li><li>Ensuring the HMTC is fully supported to deliver DBT Europe\u2019s objectives, including through <strong>high\u2011quality briefing and engagement planning<\/strong>, particularly during their travels;<\/li><li>Planning and coordinating <strong>HMTC&#8217;s engagements and visits<\/strong>, including with Ministers, Trade Envoys and senior stakeholders, working closely with country teams across Europe;<\/li><li>Shaping and preparing HMTC&#8217;s <strong>internal and external communications<\/strong>, including contributions to all\u2011staff communications and external platforms;<\/li><li>Supporting ministerial engagement through <strong>summary highlight products, analysis and briefings<\/strong>, drawing on insight from in\u2011country teams and advising on emerging priorities;<\/li><li>Coordinating the preparation of <strong>speeches and written products<\/strong>, ensuring they are timely, accurate and appropriate for the occasion;<\/li><li>Providing secretariat support to the <strong>Europe Senior Leadership Team<\/strong>, from agenda\u2011setting to ensuring notes are taken and actions followed\u2011up on;<\/li><li>Leading and delivering Private Office <strong>ad\u2011hoc projects and events<\/strong>, including staff events and regional initiatives;<\/li><li>Build and develop the team&#8217;s capabilities through targeted <strong>Learning &amp; Development activities<\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong>Line\u2011managing at least one team member<\/strong>, with scope to grow the team over time;<\/li><li>Contributing actively to a positive, collaborative and professional work culture across DBT Europe and the Core Office;<\/li><li>Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy, including crisis work.<\/li><\/ul><p>The role is based in Berlin and will involve <strong>occasional travel across Europe and to the UK.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Why you should apply:\u00a0<br \/><\/strong><\/p><p>You should consider applying if:<\/p><ul><li>You enjoy working close to senior decision\u2011makers and supporting them to operate effectively;<\/li><li>You are energised by pace, responsibility and variety, and can juggle competing priorities with confidence;<\/li><li>You like being at the heart of an organisation, connecting people, information and decisions;<\/li><li>You value collaboration and want to work in an international, values\u2011driven environment;<\/li><li>You are motivated by the opportunity to develop professionally, with exposure to senior leadership, policy, operations, communications and regional working.<\/li><\/ul><p>This is a role that offers variety, responsibility and visibility, with the chance to work closely with senior leaders and to see the impact of your work across DBT Europe on a daily basis.<\/p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Our Ideal Candidate shows:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Fluent English (both written and spoken; minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);<\/li><li>Good command of German (both written and spoken; minimum of B1 level for CEFR framework*);<\/li><li>A minimum of three years\u2019 relevant experience providing private office, executive assistant or personal aide support at senior\/executive level;<\/li><li>Excellent team\u2011working skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a Core Office and wider regional team;<br \/>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build co\u2011operative and trusted working relationships at senior level, including with ministerial offices, Director\u2011General offices and wider Whitehall;<\/li><li>Proven experience dealing with and prioritising competing demands, understanding what is critical versus nice\u2011to\u2011have, and balancing the need for excellence with simplification and being \u2018to the point\u2019;<\/li><li>Experience drafting high\u2011quality written products, such as briefings, summaries or submissions, for senior leaders (often with minimal supervision);<\/li><li>Experience leading a small team and\/or previous line management experience;<\/li><li>Successful design and implementation of small projects, demonstrating determination and creativity;<\/li><li>Enthusiasm and commitment, including a willingness to contribute to and support the wider team.<\/li><\/ul><p>Nice to have:<\/p><ul><li>Experience working in government, including with Ministers and their offices, or in a non\u2011profit organisation supporting at executive level;<\/li><li>Experience working across multiple teams and locations.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p><strong><span style=\"text-align: justify;\">For further details on this internship and information on how to apply, please follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/fco.tal.net\/vx\/appcentre-ext\/brand-2\/spa-1\/candidate\/so\/pm\/4\/pl\/1\/opp\/26656-Head-of-Private-Office-HMTC-Europe-and-Deputy-Chief-Operating-Officer-DEU26-003309\/en-GB\">link<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div>Location (City): <strong>Berlin<\/strong><\/div><div><div>Application deadline:<strong> 28 April 2026<\/strong><\/div><div>Type of Position:<strong> Full-Time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal<\/strong><\/div><div>Start date: <strong>15 June 2026<\/strong><\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div><em><strong>Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through the official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo).<\/strong><\/em><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.\u00a0 We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. 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