Director – Riyadh Expo 2030
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
Location: UK Base with some international travel
Salary: £100,000 - £162,500.
About the role
The Department for Business and Trade has a clear mission – to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country.
The DBT is leading the UK’s participation at Riyadh Expo 2030, a global event expected to attract over 40 million visitors from over 190 different countries.
This is a high‑profile opportunity to act as Director and Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for a flagship, Prime Minister‑endorsed programme. You will lead the UK’s presence end‑to‑end, ensuring it delivers lasting economic, diplomatic and reputational impact.
Key responsibilities
As Director and SRO, you will take full accountability for shaping and delivering the UK’s participation across its entire lifecycle - from early strategy and business case development through to pavilion delivery, operations and programme closure. You will define a clear and compelling vision for the UK’s presence, translating this into a high‑impact visitor experience and a strong platform for trade, investment and global engagement.
You will lead a complex, multi‑year programme, overseeing a sub...