International Infrastructure Partnerships & Finance Manager

In this role, you would work alongside the head of International Partnerships & Finance, and play a key part in developing the two types of partnerships described above and implementing them in infrastructure projects in other countries. A key part of this work involves collaborating with teams across DBT, other government departments, and UK embassies. The role may provide occasional opportunities for travel.Key role responsibilities include: Engage with other governments to understand their priorities, pitch UK collaboration, and develop mutually beneficial partnerships. You will often lead these engagements, and will be the primary coordinator with UK embassies in our partner countries. As the expert in these partnerships, you will also contribute to strategic discussions across our group e.g., regarding priority markets or the most effective ways to promote UK exports.Play a major role in designing and implementing our partnerships with other countries. This may include: delivering diplomatic arrangements such as Memoranda of Understanding and working groups; arranging knowledge-sharing events and business engagements; or facilitating collaborations in specific infrastructure projects.Engage with multilateral development banks and key financial institutions, to secure and implement collaborations with these finance providers (with a view to helping UK firms work on projects that these institutions are financing).Develop a strong understanding of infrastructure finance and (together with the team lead) advise other DBT teams on finance aspects of their infrastructure work.Conduct (and in some cases lead) policy assessments regarding infrastructure finance. These would involve assessing new options to support UK exports, through different forms of infrastructure finance.Develop strong relationships with businesses and other DBT teams, and effectively articulate the strengths of UK businesses to a range of audiences all to ensure our work facilitates tangible UK export opportunities.Prepare briefings and submissions regarding our work, including for senior officials or Ministers. You would also input into various cross-government initiatives relevant to our partnerships, and work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and UK Export Finance.