Director of Government Relations

2 meses atrás

Belo Horizonte, Brasil Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Tempo inteiro
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. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Political Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

To lead UK government representation in Belo Horizonte and across the state of Minas Gerais. This includes creating and promoting trade and investment opportunities, political engagement with State and City politicians and officials, external representation and media engagement.

The jobholder will lead a Consulate of 5 staff, and work with UK government colleagues across Brazil to promote close relations with the UK, manage visits to Minas Gerais by the UK Ambassador and senior officials/Ministers from the UK, and contribute to good corporate management of our network.

Roles and responsibilities:

As the UK government’s lead representative in Minas Gerais, promote opportunities for the UK and strengthen strategic relationships in the region, including with the State and City Governments, business, media, universities and research centres, and other relevant stakeholders. This includes promoting and organising visits by the UK Ambassador to Brazil, Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Latin America, and other UK senior officials and occasionally Ministers.

Political, media and soft power: Political engagement is an important part of role and the job holder must be comfortable in engaging political and public sector stakeholders to develop relationships and negotiate possible partnerships, including with State Secretaries, Senators and above. The job holder must have a keen eye for media opportunities, act as the British Government’s spokesperson in Minas Gerais and support the communications team to access media and social media coverage. And use social media themselves, to generate warmth amongst key Minas populations for the UK and drive interest in British programmes such as Chevening scholarships.

Trade and investment: Promoting and delivering opportunities for trade and investment between the UK and Minas Gerais across a range of sectors – Mining, Renewable Energy, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Advanced Engineering and Education. Provide strategic oversight for the Department of Business & Trade’s Mining sector in Brazil, covering the whole country (not just Minas Gerais), leading the way on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) engagement in the state, and promoting other sector opportunities with colleagues based in other states. Hold close and deep relationships at CEO-level amongst businesses in Brazil.

Critical Minerals : the UK aims to deepen its cooperation with Brazil on this important topic. The jobholder will develop and implement a Critical Minerals strategy for UK-Brazil, working directly to the Deputy Consul-General in Sao Paulo. They should understand the UK’s objectives, Brazil’s potential, and our resources spread across our political and climate teams (in Brasilia), trade teams (across the country), and other parts of the Government in Latin America and the UK. And bring these together to help ensure robust, secure, open and sustainable critical minerals supply chains for the future.

Climate and Decarbonisation: Climate is a priority to the UK Government in Brazil. The job holder will work closely with the Embassy’s Climate team and lead the British Government’s international climate objectives with local government and private sector stakeholders. Support Minas Gerais’ decarbonisation commitments through signed partnerships with the State Government, FIEMG, SENAI and develop new opportunities to raise climate ambitions and delivery. 

Regional engagement: Given the size of the state, the job holder is expected to proactively travel to different regions of the state, to engage local stakeholders, promote the UK, develop opportunities and participate in events.

Corporate responsibilities: Oversee the consulate and a team of 5 staff. Contribute to network-wide corporate management, learning and development, wellbeing and other staff initiatives. 

The job holder will be line managed remotely, by the Consul General in Rio de Janeiro, and therefore is expected to be a self-starter and autonomous leader.

Resources managed:

2x full-time staff, 2x interns. Local travel and entertainment budget (c.£15k). Co-ordination with other colleagues on joint projects and associated budgets.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival :

At least 7 years of post-graduation professional experience Strong client management experience (5 years plus) Ability to be proactive, organized and work to deadlines, prioritize and multi-task A self-starter, able to work independently and show initiative with limited day-to-day supervision while operating as part of a wider team with shared goals and wide-ranging objectives Strong networking skills A confident communicator with prior experience of public-speaking Line management experience A demonstrable track record of achievement Computer literacy in standard Microsoft applications Must have the legal status to live and work in Brazil

Language requirements:

Language: English and Portuguese

Level of language required: Fluent in both languages

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable :

Local knowledge of Minas Gerais

Experience of public relations or government relations work

Experience with climate and international trade

Knowledge of international policy issues and the UK

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, Seeing the Big Picture Application deadline 23 October 2024 Grade Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Type of Position Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week 36 Region Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean Country/Territory Brazil Location (City) Belo Horizonte Type of Post British Consulate Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency BRL Salary R$ 16,786.64 monthly Type of Salary monthly Start Date 2 December 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

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. 

Learning and development opportunities:

The UK government in Brazil provides many opportunities for professional development and learning. This includes on-the-job and peer-to-peer learning, informal and formal training opportunities in e.g. management and leadership, communication skills and public speaking, project management etc.

Working Patterns:


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