Enterprise Development Manager

TEAM: Enterprise Development Team
GRADE: Manager - £50,558 - £52,471 per annum
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Enterprise Development

WHO WE ARE?
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.


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We are seeking to appoint a Manager within the Enterprise Development Team to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of InterTradeIreland’s innovation and entrepreneurship programmes.


KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of enterprise development initiatives that support start-ups, scale-ups and innovative businesses across the island. You will ensure that programmes are delivered effectively, demonstrate impact, and align with InterTradeIreland’s Corporate Plan and strategic priorities.

Your role will focus on stimulating entrepreneurial activity across all sectors, supporting business growth and innovation, and enabling organisations to realise their potential through entrepreneurial thinking and capability development. As Enterprise Development Manager, you will play a pivotal part in identifying emerging opportunities and challenges, fostering an environment where start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses can thrive.

Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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.

In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and a mix of office and remote working.
• An attractive pension package.
• 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.

THE IDEAL PERSON WILL HAVE:

• A 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, with evidence of embedding continuous improvement practices.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of proactively managing and effectively leading a team of direct reports, with ability to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines, focusing on priorities and objectives with a clear sense of direction.

Further criteria for this role are detailed in the Job description.


If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the Apply Now button.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1st June @ 1.00pm.