Head of Regional Business

Invest NI; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Head of Regional Business to lead teams in delivering a new Business Strategy. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in economic development, strategy implementation, and forming strategic partnerships. The role involves significant responsibility for regional economic growth and decision-making. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Access to NICS Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in economic development with an understanding of business challenges.
• Proven track record in strategy development and implementation.
• Experience in building long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on delivering Invest NI’s Business Strategy.
• Contribute to strategy and policy development using knowledge of regional economies.
• Ensure regional issues inform evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Significant experience of Economic Development

Understanding of challenges faced by businesses

Successful strategy development and implementation

Development of long-term strategic partnerships

Job description

Overview

Head of Regional Business – North and North West – Grade 6 (HRBN/25)

Salary starting £73,577 per annum plus attractive pension

Invest NI is looking to appoint a Head of Regional Business for our North and North West region, part of our Regional Development Group.

The role

The Head of Regional Business – North and North West will be responsible for leading a team of operational and stakeholder staff delivering Invest NI’s new Business Strategy.

As a key regional leader, you will play a direct role in the development of the Business Strategy, using a detailed knowledge of regional economic territories and activity to inform strategy and policy development ensuring regional issues are clearly presented, understood, and are harnessed to inform evidence-based decision-making and to demonstrably contribute to the delivery of regional balance.

The candidate

You will have significant experience of Economic Development with an understanding of the challenges faced by businesses. You will also have experience of successful strategy development and implementation and development of long-term strategic partnerships.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Flexi-time
• Access to NICS Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

If you are interested in finding out more, full details and selection criteria are available online.

Application packs are available in alternative formats on request.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Tuesday 14 October 2025 (GMT).

Invest NI is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. At this time, it particularly welcomes applications from females, people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.