Enterprise Development Manager

Location:

newry, county down, United Kingdom

Company: JR UK

Client /

Employer:

Inter Trade Ireland

Job reference: 13a

Posted: 21.05.2026

Enterprise Development Manager (Grade: Manager – £50,558 – £52,471 per annum).

Reports to:

Assistant Director of Enterprise Development.

We are a unique all‑island economic development agency with over 25 years of experience supporting thousands of SMEs. We seek to appoint a Manager within the Enterprise Development Team to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Inter Trade Ireland ’s innovation and entrepreneurship programmes.

• Manage and develop a portfolio of enterprise development initiatives that support start‑ups, scale‑ups and innovative businesses across the island.
• Ensure programmes are delivered effectively, demonstrate impact, and align with Inter Trade Ireland ’s Corporate Plan and strategic priorities.
• Stimulate entrepreneurial activity across all sectors, support business growth and innovation, and enable organisations to realise their potential through entrepreneurial thinking and capability development.
• Identify emerging opportunities and challenges, fostering an environment where start‑ups, scale‑ups and established businesses can thrive.

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi‑time and a mix of office and remote working.
• Attractive pension package.
• Progressive environment supporting professional growth and personal development.
• Family‑friendly policies focused on health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive working environment with colleagues committed to flexibility, support and honesty.

• Degree or equivalent third‑level qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an economic or business development environment with responsibility for strategic programme management.
• Experience in the development and delivery of programmes or initiatives, including managing performance against clearly defined milestones, targets and budgets, and embedding continuous improvement practices.
• Minimum of 3 years experience proactively managing and effectively leading a team of direct reports; able to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines.