International Trade Advisor in London

Flanders Investment & Trade, part of the Embassy of Belgium, is a worldwide government agency that supports Flemish companies in their export activities abroad and attracts foreign direct investments to Flanders. The London office is hiring a motivated Trade Adviser to strengthen our team. The ideal candidate brings a positive, can-do attitude and thrives in a client-facing, B2B environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys engaging with clients and building strong relationships, with a natural flair for networking. Experience in event planning and stakeholder engagement would be a plus.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; relevant studies is a plus.
• Three years’ work experience; related (international) experience and/or knowledge of the Flemish or UK economies is a plus.
• Languages; Advanced business proficiency in English, Flemish is a plus.
• IT: Knowledge of Microsoft applications. CRM systems is a plus.
• Right to work in the UK; (pre-)settled status/indefinite leave to remain/citizenship is a plus. If a VISA is required, the candidate is liable to cover all costs and related expenses incurred (inform yourself before applying).

Competences

• Collaboration: functioning well in small and larger teams, with a positive, can-do attitude towards individual and group goals.
• Customer-focus: anticipating and responding to the customer's (un)expressed questions and needs. Creating opportunities and connecting dots.
• Flexibility: able to adapt own behaviours and language to different settings, situations and towards a variety of people.
• Sense of responsibility: taking full responsibility and ownership for the work delivered by oneself and the team.
• Due diligence: acting with the intention to provide high-quality, correct and useful information, aimed at preventing errors.
• Goal-oriented: Planning and organising effectively, setting priorities and goals, undertaking the necessary actions, planning sufficient time and resources to achieve set goals. Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical & Critical thinking: understanding, analysing, and framing a problem/request and coming up with efficient solutions/relevant answers.
• Organisational commitment: showing commitment to the organisation, its mission, interests, values and norms.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries from Flemish companies who want to do business in/with the UK.
• Proactively gather and share market intelligence relevant to Flemish businesses.
• Prepare market and sector studies and reports.
• Attend events to gather information and build a local network to maintain and build strong client relationships. Display strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Organise and support individual prospecting visits, trade missions, fairs, and networking events. Coordinate activities with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrate a client-focused, detail-oriented, problem-solving and proactive approach to tasks at hand.
• Produce clear and concise written communication for internal reporting and external stakeholders. Support in drafting policies and budget plans.
• Carry out general administrative duties, including reception, phone calls, agenda, archiving, correspondence and accounting.
• Manage CRM databases and maintain follow-up of commercial contacts.
• Apply knowledge of British and Flemish business environments where relevant.
• Maintain a strong interest in international trade, foreign direct investment, and economic and political affairs.

Offer

• Flexible working: Mon-Fri, 3 days in office, 2 WFH. Hours: 9:00-17:30 (can vary)
• Leave: 26 Annual Leave days (increasing every 3 years worked) + bank holidays
• Parental Benefits: enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Private Health Care & Income protection
• Additional Travel allowance
• Wifi allowance for working from home

When and where to apply (deadline)

Apply via email with CV and Motivation Letter before 9:00 on 22/06/2026.

Selection procedure

Initial selection will be made by 01/07/2026, you will be informed via email. The following round will include a planned phone conversation, followed by a more in-depth interview with tests before a jury. Candidates who are deemed successful by the jury in the final selection round will be kept on a reserve list for two years.