The successful candidate will be a proactive and meticulous project manager who is well versed in multi-tasking and collaborating with colleagues and external partners. The jobholder will be expected to support the delivery of complex projects focused on growing Scottish exports in the S&T; sectors, and contribute to SDI’s key international performance measures, namely by increasing the international sales of Scottish exporters as a result of SDI support.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Trade Support (40%)
Lead on trade support for Scottish S&T; companies looking to export to India.
Support Scottish S&T; companies looking to export to India/Asia Pacific, and undertake research on buyers, routes to market, business workplace and regulatory frameworks.
Deliver visit programmes, trade missions and learning journeys for Scottish S&T; companies to India, including drafting briefings, organising marketing events, webinars and arranging one-to-one business matchmaking activities.




Update SDI’s internal reporting system with records of all company support provided and how this has helped to deliver against SDI’s objectives.
Develop close working relationships with GlobalScots, other UK Government partners, namely the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, relevant trade associations and other external partners.

Trade Development (40%)
Work as part of a global team to provide trade advice to Scottish S&T; companies looking to access market opportunities in India within the opportunities as outlined in the international sector operating plan.
Identify and map specific market opportunities aligned with the Scottish supply chain and support strategic engagement with targeted buyers.
Work with colleagues in Scotland to deliver visit programmes and trade missions for Scottish companies, providing added value for participating companies by introducing them to your network of contacts and setting up 1-2-1 meetings.
Update Dynamics with details of all company

📌 Senior Trade Specialist (Mumbai)
🏢 British High Commission in India
📍 Mumbai