Assistant Director, Enterprise Growth & Development

InterTradeIreland; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working (office + remote)

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Health and wellbeing policies

Job summary

InterTradeIreland is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Director of Enterprise Development in guiding the organisation’s enterprise portfolio, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. The role involves leading senior teams, shaping strategic priorities and ensuring effective delivery of major programmes across the island.

You will deputise for Directors as needed, drive external stakeholder engagement, and oversee initiatives that strengthen economic development on the island.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ management experience contributing to the development of an organisation’s strategic plans and objectives.
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience translating agreed high-level corporate strategy into actionable team operational plans.
• Minimum 3 years' experience leading, managing and developing high-performing teams, with responsibility for performance management, resource planning and delivery against agreed objectives and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and oversight of major programmes and supports with measurable benefits for InterTradeIreland, businesses and stakeholders.
• Deputise for Directors as required and work with the Senior Leadership Team to inform and implement organisational strategy.
• Lead development of existing and new initiatives to position InterTradeIreland strategically within the island’s economic support ecosystem through external stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

InterTradeIreland is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Director of Enterprise Development in guiding the organisation’s enterprise portfolio, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation. The role involves leading senior teams, shaping strategic priorities and ensuring effective delivery of major programmes across the island.

You will deputise for Directors as needed, drive external stakeholder engagement, and oversee initiatives that strengthen economic development on the island.