defence industry adviser
Are you ready to play a pivotal role for the Danish Defence industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland in a new geopolitical reality? The Embassy of Denmark in London is seeking a Business Adviser to join our dynamic Tech and Defence team. This is your chance to make a significant impact for the modernisation and digital transformation of the British armed forces.
Your Mission: As a Defence Industry Adviser, your primary responsibility is to advise and assist Danish companies in developing sales and partner opportunities with the Ministry of Defence and British industry Primes. By creating value through consulting services, you will work towards creating the ideal conditions for Danish companies to establish or expand their presence in this market. Our services encompass a wide range of support, including public affairs support, access to authorities and stakeholders, market analyses, and organizing joint promotions and delegation visits in both directions, all designed to enhance Danish companies' exposure towards British Primes.
You will work with key stakeholders to promote digital solutions, defence technologies, and drive our Defence Industry Forum. Focus is on innovative technology, building of capabilities and Industrial Cooperation Contracts.
What We Expect from You:
• Qualifications: You should hold a bachelor's or master's degree or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Work experience in business development, consulting, and/or project management in the defence or tech sector. Familiarity with Danish solution providers is a plus.
• Commercial Acumen: You should have a strong ability to identify commercial opportunities and create relevant marketing activities.
• Sales Skills: Proven experience in sales and a systematic approach to customer relations, ensuring significant value creation and customer satisfaction.
• Team Player: You are proactive, a team player, and an effective networker who readily supports colleagues and goes the extra mile to ensure project success.
• Public Sector Insight: Understanding of public sector dynamics.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English, with knowledge of Danish being advantageous but not required.
What We Offer:
• International Exposure: An internationally oriented workplace where you can blend commercial and diplomatic efforts and establish high-level contacts with companies and authorities.
• Varied Responsibilities: Engaging and challenging tasks that grant insights into diverse companies and the opportunity to strategize with them.
• Collaborative Environment: You will be part of the crosscutting Tech and Defence team, working closely with the political team, the defence section, Public Diplomacy, and Invest in Denmark.
• Team Spirit: Join a team of passionate advocates for Denmark in the UK in an open, collaborative, and enjoyable working environment.
• Danish Work Culture: Experience Danish working culture, enjoy a competitive salary, a flexible 37-hour workweek, and five weeks of paid annual leave.
Terms: In your daily work, you will report to the Regional Director for the Trade Council UK & Ireland and follow the Tech and Defence team lead. Travel within the UK, Ireland, and Denmark is expected in order to engage with clients, partners and stakeholders. We measure success through shared regional team KPIs, focusing on value creation and activity hours. Please note that employment with the embassy requires security clearance by the Danish Security and Intelligence Service.
The salary, before tax and NIC deduction, falls within the range of £51,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
If you are passionate about technology and capabilities, committed to fostering Danish-UK partnerships, and ready to make a difference for the Danish defence industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Your expertise will be invaluable in driving transformation initiatives with the British armed forces.
Expected start: As soon as practicable
Application and recruitment process
A motivated application with your CV should reach the embassy by Monday, 6 January 2025 to [email protected] titled “Application: Defence Industry Adviser, TC London – [your name]”. Applications without a cover letter elaborating your motivation will not be considered.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview at the Embassy in London. A virtual interview can be offered. The recruitment process includes security clearance.
Who can apply
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark promotes equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested persons, regardless of age, sex, religion and ethnicity are invited to apply for the position.
Contact
For any further enquiries regarding this position, please contact:
Team lead for Tech and Defence, Per Kaag Andersen, [email protected], +44 7880 602 470 or
Regional Director, Morten Ranieri-Svendsen, [email protected], +44 20-7333 0241.
About The Trade Council:
The Trade Council is a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the official export and investment promotion agency of Denmark. The Trade Council benefits from around ninety Danish Embassies, Consulates General and Trade Commissions abroad. The Trade Council advises and assists Danish companies in their export activities and internationalisation process according to the vision: Creating Value All the Way.