View Vacancy - Head of Clean Energy Industries Trade (DEU26-007045)

View Vacancy - Head of Clean Energy Industries Trade (DEU26-007045)

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 Subcategory

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Berlin is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Embassy is now looking for a Head of Clean Energy Industries Tradefor the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) team based in Berlin.

We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them.

Main purpose of job

Drive UK clean energy exports to Germany, unlocking commercial opportunities, tackling market access barriers, and positioning UK capabilities with German buyers and utilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be at the heart of the UK's economic growth strategy in Europe's largest economy.
• Shape the future of clean energy, one of the UK's most important and innovative sectors.
• Work in a diverse, supportive, and high-performing team with opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and flexible working.
• Represent the UK at major industry events, build senior networks, and deliver real impact for UK businesses and the wider economy.

What You'll Love About This Role...

• Strategic influence: Set direction and deliver measurable outcomes in high-profile sectors.
• Leadership: Manage and develop small, high-performing teams.
• Variety: Engage with senior stakeholders across government, industry, and research.
• Challenge: Tackle complex market access and regulatory issues in a fast-moving environment.
• Impact: See the results of your work in increased exports, investment, and innovation.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement targeted strategies for your sector.
• Lead a small team (up to 2 staff), fostering high performance and collaboration, and supporting staff to adapt to change in a rapidly evolving economic context.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and barriers.
• Build and maintain strong networks with industry, government, and research partners in Germany and the UK.
• Represent DBT and the UK Government at major conferences, trade fairs, and bilateral meetings.
• Provide expert advice to UK businesses, guiding them on market entry, partnership development, and long-term growth.
• Identify and address market access and regulatory challenges, working with stakeholders to create the conditions for success.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and briefings for senior audiences, including Ministers and senior officials.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our Ideal Candidate shows:

• Full professional proficiency in English and German (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR* framework);
• 5 plus years of professional work experience in fast-paced operational and stakeholder-focused environments.
• Direct line management experience, supervising colleagues, setting daily priorities, and maintaining high-quality delivery.
• Highly entrepreneurial and proactive, spotting opportunities, designing solutions, and driving work forward without waiting for direction.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, able to break down complex challenges, create practical fixes, and sustain momentum through ambiguity.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly, influence decisions, and represent the organisation confidently.
• Adaptable and commercially aware, comfortable navigating change and guiding others through shifting priorities.
• Confident stakeholder engager, skilled at building relationships, shaping discussions, and driving collaborative outcomes.
• Clear, energetic communicator with a bias for action, effective across multi-disciplinary teams and varied environments.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of or previous experience working in or with the Clean Energy sector and/or the UK business landscape;
• Knowledge of or previous experience in trade or economic policy.
• Experience working with companies in Germany.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Seeing the Big Picture

Application deadline

23 June 2026

Grade

Higher Executive Officer (HEO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

37.5

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Germany

Location (City)

Berlin

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

€87,156- rising to a maximum of approx. € 97,902.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable).

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

1 September 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full time (37,5 hours a week), fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of a permanent contract subject to performance and funding. Salary €87,156- rising to a maximum of approx. € 97,902.- gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable). Candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Equal employment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. The Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.

Learning & Development

The British Embassy has a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all Embassy staff.

The Embassy offers learning and development opportunities throughout the year and invites you to join committee led forums where you may have an interest and can help shape the organisations objectives.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government's Germany network and supporting the Embassy's positive working environment.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link .

Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.

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