British Embassy Oslo – Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

About the role

As Senior Market Adviser, you will:

• Drive high-value foreign direct investment (FDI) projects that support the UK’s economic growth.

• Build and manage strong relationships with senior business leaders, investors, and stakeholders.

• Identify new investment opportunities and maintain an active pipeline across key sectors.

• Provide market insights, maintain up-to-date business intelligence, and advise stakeholders on opportunities and challenges.

• Work closely with Embassy colleagues, UK government partners, and the wider DBT network to deliver impactful promotional activity and support visits, events, and briefings.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a proactive, strategic, and relationship‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced international environment. You enjoy engaging with senior stakeholders, spotting commercial opportunities, and turning insight into impact. You combine strong communication skills with solid business acumen and an understanding of the Norwegian market. You work well with others, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team environment.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Fluency in English and Norwegian (C1 level).

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in business development, investment or trade promotion, strategy, consultancy, or similar roles.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build senior-level relationships.

• Solid understanding of the Norwegian business landscape.

• Excellent communication, networking and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Political Science or similar.

• Experience analysing market trends and building opportunity pipelines.

• International experience or experience working in complex organisations.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of an international team working at the intersection of business, policy, and strategic economic development. This is a unique opportunity to drive major investments and support the UK–Norway commercial relationship.

For more information about the role and details on how to apply, please visit the UK Government’s job vacancies webpage.

The British Embassy in Oslo, part of the British Government’s Nordic Baltic Network, is part of the UK’s overseas network of diplomatic missions, representing British political, security, economic and consular interests. We are now looking for Senior Market Adviser to join our Business and Trade Department (DBT). Department for Business and Trade - GOV.UK