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Job desription
The British Embassy in Berlin and the British Consulate-General in Munich, are a large overseas mission in the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are looking for a Senior Manager Technology Investments to support key commercial opportunities in the Tech Sector.
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.
As the selected candidate you will be based at the British Consulate-General in Munich.
Main purpose of job:
This position is pivotal in shaping the UK-Germany bilateral relationship in the technology sector, acting as a strategic bridge between both countries’ tech ecosystems.
Working with the Team Lead, this role will offer a mix of project management, stakeholder management in both public and private sectors, research and analysis of industry trends, and sourcing investment of leading German tech companies in the UK.
You will develop and manage a strong pipeline of investment projects, map new opportunities, and facilitate meetings for senior diplomats and ministers. You will also advise colleagues in London on commercial trends and policy developments.
The work will be varied and is the perfect opportunity for applicants who are looking for new challenges. The successful candidate will be a flexible, committed self-starter, able to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
Roles and responsibilities
- Secure Strategic Investments: Develop and present tailored investment proposals to German tech companies, particularly in high-growth areas such as AI, Climate Tech, and Cyber Security.
- Engage with Senior Stakeholders: Represent the UK Government in discussions with senior executives and C-level decision-makers in the German tech sector.
- Promote the UK Tech Ecosystem: Act as an ambassador for the UK’s technology strengths, highlighting opportunities for German companies to invest and collaborate.
- Advise on Strategic Commercial Projects: Provide expert input on commercial initiatives and support senior diplomats and visiting UK officials with sector-specific insights.
- Monitor sector trends and regulatory developments: Monitor and analyse sector trends, investment pipelines, and regulatory developments relevant to UK and German commercial interests
- Contribute to UK-Germany tech policy discussions: Ensure business insights inform UK-Germany policy discussions and DBT strategy
- Shape overall technology sector engagement strategy: Contribute to performance reporting, briefings, and provide strategic advice to colleagues on technology sector engagement.
Our ideal candidate shows:
- Full professional proficiency in German and English (written and spoken, minimum of C2 level for CEFR* framework);
University degree; - Minimum of 3 years experience working in or with the tech sector;
- Minimum of 3 years of Commercial experience in Consulting, Business Development or Relationship Management;
- Strong analytical and research skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to be credible with the most senior business leaders;
- Self-Starter – ability to work well on own initiative;
- Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
Nice to have:
- Experience in tech policy
Experience working for or with government; - Experience working for an international organisation;
Experience preparing high-level business and/or government delegation visits; - Knowledge of the UK business and policy environment;
Creative thinking; - Strong intercultural skills;
- Very good IT and data analysis skills, well-versed in MS Excel, PowerPoint;
Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture
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