Trade and Investment Officer - Healthcare and Life Sciences

HM Government; United Kingdom; On-site; USD 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Government is seeking a Trade and Investment Officer for Healthcare and Life Sciences at the British Consulate in Los Angeles. This role involves driving trade opportunities, supporting cross-sector initiatives, and fostering relationships with US business leaders to enhance UK investment. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with experience in economic development or project management.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Comprehensive training and development programs

401(k) matching

Generous leave

Medical insurance options

Qualifications

• Professional experience in business, economic development, or project management.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Interest or understanding of Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify companies in Healthcare and Life Sciences for UK investment.
• Develop US market opportunities for UK exporters.
• Support trade events and high-profile visits.

Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal skills

Research ability

Organizational skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

View Vacancy - Trade and Investment Officer - Healthcare and Life Sciences

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

Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)

Job Subcategory

DIT

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

Be part of the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high spending consumer market, an open economy, a business-friendly regulatory environment, and world-class talent, the UK is a global leader and one of the most competitive destinations for international investment. As the world's seventh largest exporter and the second largest services exporter, the UK is also renowned for its global presence and exports.

We employ over 150 people across North America, all dedicated to increasing economic growth to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open markets; and promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains (see www.gov.uk/DBT).

Based at the British Consulate in Los Angeles, the Trade & Investment Officer will support the Healthcare and the Life Sciences team across the US. You will be part of the North America team with responsibility for the digital health, medtech, biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sector as well as being a valued contributor to the Los Angeles based regional team including support for the Director of Trade and cross sector priorities. You will also work closely with colleagues based around the UK.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify and reach out to innovative companies in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors interested in establishing or expanding operations and R&D opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.
• Support the Senior Trade & Investment Officer in developing US market opportunities for a broad range of UK exporters.
• Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Develop knowledge of the Healthcare and Life Sciences markets in the west coast region.
• Support positive relationships with US and UK business leaders, trade associations, regional healthcare and life science providers and other key buyers/partners within the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries.
• Support trade group visits and trade show events to foster economic opportunities for the UK and US.
• Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations through scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.
• Consult with clients to manage and coordinate client events.
• Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.
• Provide operational and administrative support including maintaining client and project databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

• Demonstrated professional experience/skills in a business, economic development or project management role.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to undertake research and follow market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An interest in, or understanding of, the Healthcare and Life Sciences sectors.
• Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.
• Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within the US and UK up to 10% of your time.

As a valued member of our team we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: excellent verbal and written English.

Required behaviours

Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together

Application deadline

21 July 2025

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

Los Angeles

Type of Post

British Consulate General

Number of vacancies

1

Salary Currency

USD

Salary

$ 66,497

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

8 September 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment

US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

The British Embassy and its Canada Network embraces hybrid working. You are required to work from the office 3 days a week. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.

Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee's ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Please note that the tax arrangements imposed by the US on staff working for foreign governments, as well as those imposed by the UK Treasury on British and dual nationals working for the UK Government overseas, are atypical. The UK Government cannot withhold taxes (including FICA) on behalf of a US taxpayer. Instead, a US taxpayer is required to file taxes as if they are self-employed, and a FICA allowance is granted for those required to pay the employer contribution. Certain categories of staff (for example dual UK-US nationals and some visa holders) who work at Consulates General are not subject to US taxes. For those not subject to US taxes the UK Government reduces gross pay to a level broadly equivalent to taxed net pay. There are also social security implications for dual UK-US nationals. Please keep all this in mind when looking at the salary and the benefits package. If you are offered a job with the UK's US Network you will be given further tax and social security information relevant to your personal circumstances and place of work; you are advised to consider this information and its impact on your circumstances carefully - potentially with the advice of a tax professional - before accepting a job.

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 21 July 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.

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