ITI​/TD​/TM​/Trade Manager

Team: Trade Team

Grade: Manager - £50,558 – £52,471 per annum

Reports to: Assistant Director of Trade

We are a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs, with a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and take advantage of new growth opportunities.

We are looking to appoint a Manager who will work within the Trade Team. This team is collectively responsible for providing businesses with trade information and advice, helping them establish and grow cross‑border sales and to access commercial opportunities such as all‑island supply chains and public procurement opportunities.

As a senior member of the Trade Team, you will be responsible for ensuring Inter Trade Ireland  is appropriately positioned to help businesses navigate trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland. You will closely monitor the potential for divergence on trade matters and advise senior stakeholders accordingly. You will oversee a range of supports to ensure that businesses have access to accurate information and advice regarding VAT, Customs, Regulation and Employment matters impacting the island of Ireland.

You will strategically develop and manage trade programmes, organize events and stakeholder engagement activity. You will be responsible for managing staff, budgets and contracts to deliver against Inter Trade Ireland ’s objectives in multiple areas.

We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland.

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi‑time and a mix of office and remote working.
• A progressive environment that will support your professional growth and personal development.
• Family friendly policies with a focus on health and wellbeing.
• An inclusive working environment with colleagues who are committed to our core values of being flexible, supportive and honest.

• A degree or equivalent third level qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience supporting stakeholders or businesses to ensure trade and regulatory compliance, including providing clear guidance on documentation and advising on best practice.
• Experience in the development and delivery of programmes or initiatives, including managing performance against clearly defined milestones, targets and budgets, with evidence of embedding continuous improvement practices.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of proactively managing and effectively leading a team of direct reports, able to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines, focusing on priorities and objectives with a clear sense of direction.