Job vacancy: Flanders Investment & Trade is recruiting a Brexit Coordinator, Deputy to the Economic Representative of Flanders
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Job vacancy:
Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT - www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com) is recruiting a Brexit Coordinator, Deputy to the Economic Representative of Flanders join their team at their office in London to start asap and ending 31/12/2023.
Location:
You will be based in their London office.
Job description:
You will be responsible for...
? Building an extensive network with governmental and non-governmental institutions, companies and organizations
? Collating information on developments in the regulations and practices with regards to Brexit and share your knowledge with colleagues in the London office and in HQ
? Keeping up to date on trade and industry trends as well as policy changes overall and for capitalising on their relevance for Flanders and its knowledge centres and companies.
? Sharing relevant information in Flanders.
? Coordinating the activities of the Brexit Support Offices in the U.K. with regards to gathering relevant information, organizing activities for internal (within FIT) and external parties
? Working together with the Trade and Investment team London in searching business opportunities
? Reporting towards the Economic Representative of Flanders in London and the Brexit coordinator in Brussels
The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and requirements:
? Master’s degree in a business related subject, or a Bachelor’s degree and 3 years under contract at Flanders
Investment & Trade
? Knowledge about international business and export regulations in particular
? Knowledge of the UK, Flanders and European economies
? Demonstrable experience in business development
? Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch would be beneficial to the role.
? Confident Microsoft Office user
? Familiar with CRM and Dynamics 365 in particular
? Excellent networking skills
? Ability to work well within a team in an international environment
? Client focused attitude
? Strong communicator and ability to empathise
? Excellent analytical skills
What we offer:
? An exciting position in a dynamic team with a focus on international business development
? Full-time permanent contract under UK law
? Competitive annual salary including London weighting.
? 26 days annual leave and the local bank holidays
Want to apply ?
? Send your CV and motivation letter to Mr. Dirk Verlee, Economic Representative of Flanders, via [email protected] with the following subject line: Brexit coordinator
? Deadline: 30/06/2022 at 24:00 hrs (GMT).
Selection procedure:
1. CV and motivation letter prescreening
2. Case study and interview
3. Final interview
Candidates who reach the final round will be kept on a reserve recruitment list for two years