Background:
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) promotes UK and global prosperity by championing international trade. DBT's Asia Pacific (APAC) region comprises 300 staff operating across 15 high-growth markets. Within Japan, DBT operates as part of the wider UK Government team, working as part of a cross-government mission at the British Embassy in Tokyo. We support UK businesses to export, foster industrial partnerships and encourage investment in the UK.
We are recruiting for a Clean Energy Sector Lead to provide sector leadership across the whole APAC region covering exports and markets access/market shaping. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of the critical new technology sectors that are delivering economic growth, a shared net zero agenda and energy security right across Asia-Pacific. This is a new role for the DBT APAC network, reflecting our growing prioritisation of this sector. Although the role is based at the British Embassy Tokyo, the role holder will be expected to work virtually with DBT and FCDO country teams in UK Embassies and Consulates across the Asia-Pacific region.
Across Asia-Pacific, across the clean energy sectors, we are aiming to:
As the energy transition in APAC progresses, we are seeing growing interest and potential for UK companies across a range of clean energy sectors, including but not limited to, offshore wind, hydrogen, CCUS, electricity networks and oil and gas decommissioning. The role holder will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and expertise in these sectors, helping our country teams to draw on UK commercial, policy and regulatory strengths to increase UK involvement in the sector in APAC.
The job holder will report to the Head of Energy for DBT APAC, based in Melbourne.
What the Jobholder will be Expected to Achieve:
Developing APAC strategy for the clean energy sector. The role holder will work with the Head of Energy DBT APAC to help develop DBT APAC's overall strategy for the clean energy sector. They will lead our approach in relation to some of the key technologies critical for the energy transition in the region, aiming to establish the UK as a top tier trusted supplier and innovative thought leader across Asia Pacific, and to ensure that the UK Government is maximising market opening and commercial opportunities in Asia Pacific.
Supporting in-country teams to deliver. The role holder will primarily work as an enabler, adviser, and mentor for teams in markets across the region – working with our country teams in more than ten different markets. Our shared objectives for exports and market access/market shaping are delivered on-the-ground by teams in market, based in our network of Embassies and High Commissions. These individuals will look to this post-holder for guidance, support, and expertise. A significant focus for this role holder will be supporting these individuals to excel and deliver their trade and market access objectives. The role holder will need to consider the different stages of development in different markets and cultural differences across countries, developing ways of working to reflect this. Specific activity could include, advising in the design of research projects, promotional events, trade shows, and senior official and political visits to the region – always ensuring that our activities are delivering value for UK companies. The role holder will also work to ensure that these individuals are working in a collaborative and joined-up way with other UK Government colleagues in market and in the region, including with political, climate policy, and comms colleagues.
Leading an APAC network of experts. Beyond supporting individual markets, a key part of this role will be to identify best practices, spot links, similarities, and share learnings across different APAC markets. Where feasible, the role holder will also look for opportunities for regional collaboration across our country teams on joint initiatives and engagements. This post-holder will work with the Head of Energy DBT APAC to bring together our sector teams in each market into an APAC-wide network – inspiring, coordinating, and developing a regional network which is stronger than the sum of its parts.
APAC's centre of clean energy expertise. Working with our Head of Energy APAC and offshore wind specialist, this person will become our resident expert in Asia-Pacific for certain other clean energy technologies. They will act as a centre of expertise by proactively sharing and embedding knowledge across regional colleagues, identifying opportunities, and applying their sector knowledge to enhance country teams' project-based work, right across the region.
Developing and leveraging a strong UK clean energy network. Playing a key role in reaching back to both UK Government teams and companies in the UK. They will develop a strong UK commercial and policymaking network and share this with colleagues across the region to proactively support the development of a pipeline of trade opportunities and resolve market access barriers.
Shaping regulatory frameworks. Taking a particular focus on working with country teams to help those teams shape future markets for UK industry in APAC. This will involve working with UK industry, government departments, and regulators so they can advise teams on the most effective ways to design and implement campaigns to influence and support the development of regulatory frameworks in APAC markets, so as to best position UK companies to participate, and best accelerate the rollout of clean energy in the region.
The role holder may be required at times to travel to different countries in APAC or to the UK.
In addition, as required, this post-holder will be required to support any specific DBT or wider UK Government priorities in Japan, which could include high-profile visits, events, and crisis response.
To deliver these responsibilities effectively, we are looking for someone with the following capabilities or behaviours:
Please note that the role holder's job specification may be subject to change in line with evolving business priorities.
Resources Managed (Staff and E xpenditure):
This role will not have any direct reports. However, the role holder will provide overarching leadership for aspects of the energy sector in APAC, and will provide guidance and support and mentoring of energy teams in posts around the region. The role may have some oversight of regional programme funds, depending on budget.
Essential qualifications, skills and experienceLanguage Requirements:
(Note: Salary may be reduced due to tax status)
Working Patterns:
Full time and office based. 37.5 hours per week. This position may require regular travel within Asia-Pacific and occasionally to the UK.
The Japan Network supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering. This role allows for flexible working e.g. start and end times, working compressed hours, working remotely on one day a week, and the possibility of a job share arrangement, subject to agreement with management.
Applicants must possess or be able to secure a local work permit.
The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Learning and Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The British Embassy Tokyo and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provides a range of training opportunities in core diplomatic and commercial skills, from networking and communication to project management. The British Embassy Tokyo works closely with missions across the Asia-Pacific region to share experience and learning.
Alongside several specific courses that must be completed upon arrival, the Embassy is supportive of learning and development. We offer five development days per year, and regular opportunities for learning and development delivered both within the mission and regionally in Asia. We also focus on using coaching and a buddying system to support new arrivals.
All staff are required to take a role in the embassy's crisis preparation and response. Full training will be provided for this, and regular opportunities will be available to test and develop your skills.
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