TEAM:Strategy DURATION: Permanent GRADE:Grade 7 - £61,292 - £64,780 per annum * REPORTS TO: Director of Strategy 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 an Assistant Director to join our Strategy Team. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a high impact position playing a pivotal role in helping shape and deliver our strategic direction and achieve measurable benefits for InterTrade Ireland, as well as the businesses and stakeholders we engage with. The successful candidate will support the Strategy Director in overseeing the management of our research, insights and policy development activity. The role will require working closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external stakeholders and partners to provide research and policy insights to inform and support strategy development, identify opportunities to accelerate enterprise growth and deliver shared economic policy priorities through joined-up thinking and all-island collaboration. Through significant stakeholder engagement you will be responsible for enhancing InterTrade Irelands reputation, credibility and strategic positioning within the wider economic support ecosystem across the island. Further expectations of this exciting role are detailed in the Job description. WHATS 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. A minimum of 3 years management experience which involved identifying and developing strategic activities to meet an organisations strategic objectives. A minimum of 3 years experience managing research and/or economic strategy/policy development activity for an organisation. Proven track record of successfully managing multi-stakeholder projects with strong operational and strategic outcomes. 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. Further criteria for this role are detailed in the Job description. If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click theApply Now button. Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June2025 @ 1.00pm. * This salary will be effective from 1st August 2025.