renewables business adviser
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in promoting Danish renewable solutions in the United Kingdom and Ireland? The Embassy of Denmark in London is seeking a Business Adviser to join our dynamic energy team. This is your chance to make a significant impact for the green transition in the UK and Irish markets.
Your Mission: As a Renewables Business Adviser, your primary responsibility is to advise and assist Danish companies within renewables, wind and energy efficiency in developing market and sales opportunities in the UK and Ireland. By creating value through consulting services, you will work towards creating the ideal conditions for Danish companies to establish or expand their presence in these markets. Our services encompass a wide range of support, including public affairs guidance, regulatory access, market analyses, partner searches, organizing roadshows, and setting up Danish pavilions at trade shows, all designed to enhance Danish companies' sales and marketing activities.
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 renewables 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: Fluency 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: the energy team counts 5 positions and is an integral part of the cross cutting Climate team, spanning the political department, Energy Governance Partnership, 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 of the Trade Council and follow the energy team lead. Travel within the UK, Ireland, and Denmark is expected in order to engage with clients 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.
Compensation: The salary, before tax, NIC deduction, and employee pension contribution, falls within the range of £51,000 to £60,000 per year, depending on qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related track record.
If you are passionate about the renewables sector, committed to fostering Danish-UK partnerships, and ready to make a difference for the Danish renewables industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Your expertise will be invaluable in driving the green transition in the UK and Ireland.
Expected start
As soon as possible upon security clearance.
Application deadline
Monday, 24 February 2025 at 10 am.
How to apply
Please send your motivation letter and CV to [email protected] marked “Application: Renewables Business Adviser, TC London – [your name]”.
Applications without a cover letter elaborating your motivation will not be considered.
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:
Commercial Energy Lead, Rasmus Leth Traberg, [email protected], +44 20-7333 0232
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.