Senior Business Development Manager - Technology Investment (DEU25.214)

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; München; Vor Ort; EUR 67.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The British Government seeks a Senior Business Development Manager based in Munich to promote Technology Foreign Direct Investment into the UK. This pivotal role involves engaging with senior tech stakeholders, advising on commercial trends, and representing the UK at tech events. The position offers diverse responsibilities in a dynamic environment with opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Leistungen

Flexible working policies

Learning and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in English and German (C2 level).
• Experience in tech or Foreign Direct Investment sectors.
• Solid commercial experience in Business Development.

Aufgaben

• Secure strategic investments in the tech sector.
• Engage with senior stakeholders in Germany.
• Promote UK tech opportunities to German companies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Analytical skills

Research skills

Self-starter

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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)

The British Embassy in Berlin and the British Consulate-General in Munich, are a large overseas mission in the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) network, with a considerable number of official visitors including Royals and senior ministers. We are looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to promote Technology Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the United Kingdom.

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.

As the selected candidate you will be based at the British Consulate-General in Munich. This is a fixed-term 2 year contract with the possibility of apermanent contractsubject to performance and funding.

Why should you apply?

The UK has one of the most vibrant Tech ecosystems in the world. This position is pivotal in shaping the UK-Germany bilateral relationship in the technology sector, acting as a strategic bridge between both countries’ tech ecosystems. You will play a key role in fostering innovation, investment, and collaboration between two of Europe’s most dynamic digital economies.

This job offers the opportunity to work at the heart of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) strategy to strengthen partnerships in the tech sector between the UK and Germany and promote inward investment to the UK by focusing on technology sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, and Cyber Security.

You will develop and manage a strong pipeline of investment projects, map new opportunities in the fast-evolving tech sector, and facilitate meetings for senior diplomats and ministers. You will also advise colleagues in London on commercial trends and policy developments.

You will be part of a friendly and supportive team at DBT Germany and a wider European network, with regular opportunities to travel. DBT Germany offers a modern and flexible working environment, including the option to work partially from home. As with all DBT roles, collaboration across the Germany Network is essential to maximise opportunities for the UK.

The work will be varied and demanding. The successful candidate will be a flexible, committed self-starter, able to manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Consulate-General, including crisis work.

Key Responsibilities :

• Secure Strategic Investments

Develop and present tailored investment proposals to German tech companies, particularly in high-growth areas such as AI, Climate Tech, and Cyber Security.

• Engage with Senior Stakeholders

Represent the UK Government in discussions with senior executives and C-level decision-makers in the German tech sector.

• Promote the UK Tech Ecosystem

Act as an ambassador for the UK’s technology strengths, highlighting opportunities for German companies to invest and collaborate.

• Advise on Strategic Commercial Projects

Provide expert input on commercial initiatives and support senior diplomats and visiting UK officials with sector-specific insights.

• Represent the UK at External Events

Participate in events that promote UK-Germany tech collaboration and showcase UK capabilities.

• Monitor sector trends and regulatory developments

Monitor and analyse sector trends, investment pipelines, and regulatory developments relevant to UK and German commercial interests

• Contribute to UK-Germany tech policy discussions

Ensure business insights inform UK-Germany policy discussions and DBT strategy

• Shape overall technology sector engagement strategy

Contribute to performance reporting, briefings, and provide strategic advice to colleagues on technology sector engagement

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• The ability to speak and write English and German (to at least level C2 CEFR
• Experience in the tech sector or in Foreign Direct Investment;
• Commercial experience in Business Development or Relationship Management;
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to be credible with the most senior business leaders;
• Strong written, analytical and research skills;
• Very good IT skills, especially MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Self-Starter – ability to work well on own initiative;
• Ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable qualifications,skills and experience

• Experience working in the start-up ecosystem;
• Experience working in Governmental affairs.

Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture Application deadline 22 July 2025 Grade Executive Officer (EO) 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) Munich Type of Post British Consulate General Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency EUR Salary €67,080.00 gross per annum rising to approx. €75,351.00 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (Salary is not negotiable). Type of Salary yearly Start Date 15 September 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term position, of 37.5 hours per week for 2 year contract with the possibility of apermanent contractsubject to performance and funding. Salary € 67,080.00 rising to a maximum of approx. €75,351.00 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay (salary is not negotiable) after successful probationary period and per the T&Cs.

The successful candidates will be subject to professional background check and security clearance. The successful candidates 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.

Learning and development opportunities : The British Government Germany Network has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments and dedicated L& D days. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.

Europe DBT network and the Embassy in Germany and Consulates General in Dusseldorf and Munich are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering :

• Scope for personal and professional development : Excellent networks and opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments;
• Strong offer for learning and development, including dedicated L&D days;
• An equal, diverse and engaged workplace;
• Work-life balance.

The successful applicants 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 a positive working environment.

Working patterns : Working hours- 37.5 hours per week

This is a fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.

Working pattern will be in line with British Embassy’s internal policies. In order to carry out their work, the post-holder may be required to work outside the normal working hours from time to time.

The British Embassy has a flexible working policy.

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. DBT Europe and the FCDO Germany Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.