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Head of UK Trade & Investment with British Embassy
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Duties + Requirements

Head of UK Trade & Investment

Duties

Set up the UKTI office in Phnom Penh
Develop knowledge of the Cambodian market and its key sectors, and proactively identify business opportunities for British goods and services
Establish and manage relationships with business leaders and key interlocutors, represent the British Embassy at external events and lead on commercial elements of any in-country trade promotion work and for VIP and senior visits
Develop and implement marketing programmes and offer advice and tailored support to British companies on market entry and strategies
Coordinate with other officers in the Embassy and UKTI offices in ASEAN and Asia Pacific as well as UKTI HQ in London
Lead on customer relationship management and data collection, offering chargeable services where appropriate
This is a results driven job. Induction and training will be provided while the UKTI office is being established and targets are agreed, with ongoing support from UKTI London

Requirements

Applicants should be able to demonstrate

Education to at least degree level, preferably in a subject relevant to the position being applied for and a strong track record of relevant experience and enthusiasm for the subject matter
Some experience in an international business environment and a track record in marketing, research and delivering results
Good knowledge or understanding of UK and Cambodian private and public sector business cultures
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Khmer, including the ability to write reports and give presentations, and use MS Office packages routinely
Good networking skills, and the confidence to represent the Embassy in dealing with senior contacts, including within government

Application Information

position will bean initial period2 years includinginitial three-month probationary period.

British Embassy offerscompetitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits,leave entitlementtraining package. Working hours are 35 hours per weekannual leave18 days per annum pro rata.

HowApply
Applicants should send their CV andcompleted application form, which candownloadedour website at, http://ukincambodia.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/our-embassy/working-for-us/UKTI-head, by 19 August 2012,email below. Only shortlisted candidates willcontactedinvitedinterviewassessment exercises. Full details onassessment process willgivenshortlisted candidates, but will include testslanguage skills,written paper, andpresentationEnglish onrelevant policy issue.

No accommodationrelocation expenses are payableconnectionthis position. You must havebe ableobtain work authorisationorderapply. Employment offers are subjectsuccessful clearancepre-employment checks.

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British Embassyan equal opportunities employerdoesdiscriminategroundsethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gendersexual orientation.

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Description
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Positions
	Head of UK Trade & Investment Category: Business Administration, Economics Location: Phnom Penh Schedule: Full-time

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