Assistant Directors

BTA; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading economic development agency is seeking Assistant Directors to support operational areas of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Trade. The role involves strategic input, team management, and stakeholder engagement to drive measurable benefits for SMEs across the island of Ireland. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, financial management acumen, and a proven track record in managing complex projects.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Progressive environment for professional growth

Family friendly policies

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years management experience in a business role.
• Experience of proactively managing and leading a team.
• Proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Combine strategic input and direct line management of programme managers.
• Translate strategy into impactful delivery for SMEs.
• Lead business development and engage with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Management

Education

Degree or equivalent third-level qualification

Job description

TEAM: Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Trade
DURATION: Permanent
GRADE: Grade 7 - £61,292 - £64,780 per annum *
REPORTS TO: Director of Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Director of Trade

WHO WE ARE?

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

Our work is underpinned by evidence based strategic research that provides foresight and insight to inform policy development and delivery in shared priority areas of competitiveness, innovation, trade, entrepreneurship and sustainable SME growth.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking to appoint Assistant Directors to support our Directors across the operational areas of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Trade.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

These are high impact positions that will combine strategic input and direct line management of programme managers with the cohesive design, delivery and management of high impact programmes and supports to ensure we achieve measurable benefits for InterTradeIreland, and the businesses and stakeholders we engage with.

The Assistant Directors will play a key role in translating strategy into impactful delivery for SMEs across the island. The post-holders will also deputise for Directors as required and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to inform and implement organisational strategy.

As senior staff, responsibilities will also include leading on business development and ensuring that InterTradeIreland is strategically positioned within the wider economic support ecosystem across the island through significant 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 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.

THE IDEAL PERSON WILL HAVE:

• A degree or equivalent third-level qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years management experience working in a business role which involved identifying and developing activities to meet an organisations strategic objectives.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience of proactively managing and effectively leading a team, with an ability to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines, focusing on priorities and objectives with a clear sense of direction.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-stakeholder projects with strong operational and strategic outcomes.
• Financial management acumen including the ability to prepare and manage significant budgets.

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

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

Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June 2025 @ 1.00pm.

* This salary will be effective from 1st August 2025