Regional Coordinator Brazil

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.Job Category Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT) Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Main purpose of job: The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment with the rest of the world.We are the department for economic growth.We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the UK.The overseas network is a vital asset in delivering the UK's trade and investment ambitions.Embedded within British embassies and high commissions, our trade teams—led by HM Trade Commissioners—work in close coordination with diplomatic staff to promote UK exports, attract investment, and improve market access.Through commercial diplomacy, they build strategic relationships, provide expert market insight, and support UK businesses to navigate local conditions and seize opportunities.This integrated approach ensures our efforts align with broader UK priorities, including sectoral growth, supply chain resilience, and clean energy transition.The DBT team across Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC) is led by the HM Trade Commissioner for Latin America and the Caribbean, and his team is responsible for: growing the overall trade and investment relationship between the UK and LATAC markets improving market access for British companies, including small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) developing trade policy.Information About the Role We are seeking a highly capable and strategically minded Regional Coordinator to provide advanced administrative, operational, and advisory support across the LATAC region.This EO-level role is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, supporting senior officers and contributing to the planning and delivery of high-level engagements, including ministerial visits and strategic events.The successful candidate will be expected to exercise sound judgment, manage complex logistics, and provide briefings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.They will also support change initiatives, improve processes, and contribute to regional planning and reporting—demonstrating leadership and discretion in a dynamic environment.Roles and responsibilities: Strategic Account Management Lead the coordination of strategic account management across regions, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach to stakeholder engagement.Act as the central point for aligning regional account strategies with overarching organisational priorities.Support teams in identifying key accounts, developing engagement plans, and tracking outcomes to inform future activity.Ensure that account management practices are embedded across the team, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.Strategic Support & Advisory functions Prepare high quality briefing materials and reports for senior officials and visiting delegations.Provide operational advice and recommendations to senior officers on logistics, stakeholder engagement and event planning.Contribute to regional planning documents and strategic reporting.High- Level Visit & Event Coordination Lead coordination of ministerial and VIP visits, including protocol, logistics and stakeholder engagement.Manage end-to-end delivery of strategic events, ensuring alignment with UK trade and diplomatic priorities.Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of high- profile activities.Process Improvement & Change support Identify and implement improvements to administrative systems and workflows.Support the rollout of new policies and procedures across the region.Champion innovation and efficiency in service delivery.Resource and Budget Oversight Manage budgets for the subregion, ensuring compliance and strategic use of resources.Support procurement and financial processes with accuracy and accountability.Autonomous Working & Leadership Operate independently with minimal supervision, managing priorities and reporting progress to senior officers.Take ownership of complex tasks and resolve issues using judgment and initiative.Represent the team in cross-departmental meetings.Language requirements: Language: English, PortugueseLevel of language required: Fluent written and spoken (CEFR C1 essential; C2 in at least one language preferable) Essential qualifications, skills and experience Essential on arrival: Proven experience in leading strategic event or visit programmes, preferably in a government or international context.Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement frameworks, processes, or toolkits that improve operational delivery.Experience managing budgets, suppliers, and procurement processes.Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in complex or sensitive situations.Fluent in English and Portuguese, both written and spoken Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Desirable qualifications, skills and experience: Experience working in or with UK government departments or international organisations.Knowledge of the LATAC region's trade, investment, or political landscape.Required behaviours Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 27 October 2025 Grade Executive Officer (EO) Type of Position Full-time Region Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean Country/Territory Brazil Location (City) Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo Type of Post British Consulate General Number of vacancies 1 Start Date 1 April 2026 Other benefits and conditions of employment External applicants and non-DBT internal applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Brazil.Internal DBT candidates are encouraged to apply for any vacancy for which they are qualified regardless of its listed location.If an internal DBT candidate's application is successful, consideration will be given to determine if the role can be performed from the successful candidate's current location or if it should remain at the advertised location.There is no guarantee a role will move and each decision will be made on a case by case basis.Please note that if a role is approved to move to a different location, the new location's terms & conditions of service will apply, including salary, benefit offerings, internal policies, etc.Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'.If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package.This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.Please note that internal candidates applying for positions in other Posts, if they are successful should resign their contract in the respective Post to be admitted in the Post where the position has been advertised.Learning and development opportunities DBT's strong L&D offer includes access to a range of in-house and e-learning opportunities; a regional L&D fund; shadowing and mentoring opportunities; masterclasses from experts and opportunities to get involved in the corporate work across our global network