Market entry adviser
Are you ready to play a pivotal role for the Danish industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland in a new geopolitical reality with digitisation on the rise in most sectors? The Royal Danish Embassy in London is seeking an Adviser to join our team. This is your chance to be part of a team with great impact on the digital transformation in British government, within the public sector, energy, defence and more.
As an entry level Adviser, your primary responsibility is to advise and assist Danish companies in developing sales and partner opportunities and assist the principal advisers. By creating value through consulting services, we 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, matchmaking, and organizing joint promotions and delegation visits in both directions, all designed to enhance Danish companies' exposure towards key British partners.
You will work with key stakeholders to promote digital solutions and innovative technologies. Focus is on govtech, cleantech, quantum, AI, space, drones and more.
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 digitisation. Familiarity with Danish solution providers is a plus.
• Commercial acumen: You should have a flair for commercial opportunities and running marketing activities.
• Sales skills: Experience and/or interest in sales and customer relations that can ensure 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.
• Language skills: Have excellent command of English. Knowledge of Danish culture and language is an advantage but not required.
What we offer:
• International exposure: An internationally oriented workplace with exposure to companies and stakeholders in the UK and Ireland.
• Varied responsibilities: Engaging and challenging tasks that grant insights into diverse companies and the opportunity to strategize with them.
• Collaborative and empowering environment: You will be part of the Digital team, working closely with colleagues in the Nordics.
• 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. Bank holidays are additional to this.
Expected start
As soon as practicable, expected Oct./Nov. 2025.
Employment conditions: In your daily work, you will report to the Head of Trade and Economic Diplomacy and follow team leads for the Tech and Defence industries. Travel within the UK, and to 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 position is a fixed two-year appointment as it is a funded position.
The employment will be in accordance with the salary scale for locally employed staff at the Embassy. Yearly salary: £40,000 for employees subject to UK income tax or £ 33,600 for tax-exempt employees. This is subject to NIC deduction. An additional allowance may be added based on qualifications and experience.
If you are passionate about technology and capabilities, committed to fostering Danish-UK partnerships, and ready to make a difference for the Danish Tech, cleantech and defence industries, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Application and recruitment process
A motivated application with your CV should reach the embassy by Monday, 25 August 2025 to [email protected] titled “Application: Market entry Adviser, TC London – [your name]”. Applications without a cover letter elaborating your motivation will not be considered.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take 3-4 months. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at the Embassy in London (virtual interviews may also be arranged). No offer of employment will be made until a candidate has passed security clearance. Any offer of employment will be conditional on and subject to certain conditions being met, including (but not limited to) the candidate providing evidence of right to work in the UK and providing references which are satisfactory to the Embassy.
About us
In the Danish Foreign Service, we actively promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation are encouraged 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, Hans Peter Kay, [email protected], +44 7795-348927.
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 is present in more than 70 countries, where we work closely with the business community and possess in-depth knowledge of the local markets, and where our staff offer solid business advice and support to Danish business.