Investment Adviser Advanced Manufacturing
Job Summary
The Investment Adviser will support the British Embassy’s team in attracting and influencing Japanese businesses to expand operations into the UK. The role involves managing high-value investment projects within the Advanced Manufacturing sector, acting as a bridge between Japanese companies and the UK. Success in this position requires strong interpersonal skills to build deep stakeholder relationships and the flexibility to contribute to broader diplomatic and embassy priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage key accounts of major Japanese companies.
- Develop investment pipelines in advanced manufacturing.
- Coordinate events, ministerial visits, and logistics.
- Conduct sector research and data analysis.
- Support wider UK diplomatic priorities in Japan.
Required Skills
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1) and Business English
- Strong stakeholder relationship management
- Project management and organizational skills
- Understanding of automotive/manufacturing trends
- Ability to work in international environments
Job Details
### Main Purpose of Job
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of UK-Japan economic relationship, supporting the British Embassy’s Investment Team to attract and influence Japanese businesses to expand their operations into the UK. Reporting directly to the Head of Advanced Manufacturing Investment, you will engage a wide range of stakeholders, utilize strong interpersonal skills to build deep and trusting relationships, and deliver a high-quality, reliable, and efficient service.
### Core Responsibilities
- **Account Management**: Support the team to account manage some of the largest companies in Japan, developing strong relationships and utilizing client account management software.
- **Pipeline development**: Research, analyze, and develop a target list of key Japanese companies for engagement across the advanced manufacturing sector, including delivering key campaigns.
- **Event & Programme delivery**: Provide logistical support for key visits and Embassy-led events, including program development for senior visitors and guest-list coordination.
- **Senior support**: Provide logistical support, brief writing, and data analysis for team leaders.
- **Building sector expertise**: Develop a strong understanding of the sector in Japan and the UK to contribute to strategic team objectives.
- **Wider UK priorities**: Work with teams across the embassy to deliver broader UK priorities and support the response in times of crisis.
### Skills and Experience
- **People skills**: Strong written and spoken communication skills with an ability to build relationships.
- **Flexibility**: A positive, can-do attitude capable of managing fast-paced and changing environments.
- **Organizational skills**: Strong experience in project management and team-based delivery.
### Essential Qualifications
- **Language**: Fluent Japanese (equivalent to JLPT N1 level) and business-level English (TOEIC 735-860).
- **Behaviours**: Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together.