Location: newry, county down, United Kingdom
Company: JR UK
Client / Employer: InterTrade Ireland
Job reference: 13c79ce2a5450ab34d4f8948f09e846a
Posted: 21.05.2026
Position
Enterprise Development Manager (Grade: Manager – £50,558 – £52,471 per annum). Reports to: Assistant Director of Enterprise Development.
Overview
We are a unique all‑island economic development agency with over 25 years of experience supporting thousands of SMEs. We seek to appoint a Manager within the Enterprise Development Team to lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of InterTradeIreland’s innovation and entrepreneurship programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage and develop a portfolio of enterprise development initiatives that support start‑ups, scale‑ups and innovative businesses across the island.
* Ensure programmes are delivered effectively, demonstrate impact, and align with InterTradeIreland’s Corporate Plan and strategic priorities.
* Stimulate entrepreneurial activity across all sectors, support business growth and innovation, and enable organisations to realise their potential through entrepreneurial thinking and capability development.
* Identify emerging opportunities and challenges, fostering an environment where start‑ups, scale‑ups and established businesses can thrive.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Flexible working arrangements, including flexi‑time and a mix of office and remote working.
* Attractive pension package.
* Progressive environment supporting professional growth and personal development.
* Family‑friendly policies focused on health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive working environment with colleagues committed to flexibility, support and honesty.
Ideal Candidate
* Degree or equivalent third‑level qualification.
* Minimum of 3 years experience in an economic or business development environment with responsibility for strategic programme management.
* Experience in the development and delivery of programmes or initiatives, including managing performance against clearly defined milestones, targets and budgets, and embedding continuous improvement practices.
* Minimum of 3 years experience proactively managing and effectively leading a team of direct reports; able to plan and organise work to achieve results within tight deadlines.
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