Job Posting – Strategic Business Development Officer – Industrial Tech Corridor (DEU26-011699), München

Job Posting – Strategic Business Development Officer – Industrial Tech Corridor (DEU26-011699), München

The British Consulate General in Munich is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. The Consulate General is now looking for a Strategic Business Development Officer – Industrial Tech Corridor, based in Munich.

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Main purpose of job:

As Strategic Business Development Officer – Industrial Tech Corridor, you will support delivery of the UK–Germany Industrial Tech Corridor.

The UK–Germany Industrial Tech Corridor is an ambitious new initiative designed to connect the UKs most innovative technology companies with Germanys world-leading industrial base. Bringing together high growth UK scale-ups with German corporates, government partners and innovation ecosystems, the programme will unlock commercial opportunities in industrial AI, automation, cyber security, advanced manufacturing and digital transformation. As part of a flagship UK–Germany collaboration, you will contribute to a programme that drives innovation, supports exports and shapes the future of industrial technology between two of Europes leading economies.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the UK-Germany relationship, following the landmark Kensington Treaty, and help shape future collaboration that is critical to our mutual competitiveness.

The role sits within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Germany Tech Team at the British Consulate in Munich. The primary purpose is to ensure effective coordination, stakeholder engagement, and delivery of programme activities that drive UK–Germany industrial tech collaboration and export growth.

The role forms part of the DBT Germany technology and exports function, which focuses on supporting UK tech companies to access the German market and build partnerships with German industry.

The jobholder will work closely with a small team at the British Consulate in Munich in collaboration across the larger DBT Germany network and the wider Germany network as well as German federal and regional government stakeholders and industry partners in the UK and Germany.

Roles and responsibilities:

Project delivery support

Support the operational delivery of the Industrial Tech Corridor programme, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of activities against agreed milestones.

Stakeholder engagement

Build and maintain relationships with a wide network of stakeholders, including UK tech companies, German corporates, federal and regional government bodies, and industry organisations.

Programme coordination

Assist in planning and coordinating cross-team and cross-market collaboration within DBT Germany, the wider Germany network, and UK-based stakeholders.

Matchmaking and partnership development

Support the identification of opportunities for collaboration between UK tech firms and German industry, including organising meetings, roundtables, and delegation programmes.

Event delivery

Support the organisation and delivery of high-profile events, visits, and engagements in Germany and the UK.

Monitoring & reporting

Track programme progress, support reporting on outcomes and contribute to briefings for stakeholders.