Assistant Director of Enterprise 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

REPORTS TO:

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 an Assistant Director to support the Director of Enterprise Development in leading InterTradeIreland's enterprise portfolio, which currently focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation, and supporting them in the delivery of the organisation's strategic priorities.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a high-impact role that combines senior leadership with line management responsibility for programme managers, ensuring the cohesive design, delivery, and oversight of major programmes and supports that deliver measurable benefits for InterTradeIreland, businesses, and stakeholders across the island.

The post-holder will also deputise for Directors as required and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to help inform and implement organisational strategy.

As a senior member of staff, responsibilities will include leading the development of existing and new initiatives, ensuring that InterTradeIreland is strategically positioned within the wider economic support ecosystem across the island through effective external stakeholder engagement.

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 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.

THE IDEAL PERSON WILL HAVE:

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

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

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th October 2026 @ 1.00pm.