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Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Overall responsibility for the development, delivery and scaling of InterTradeIreland's trade supports and initiatives. A key element of this role is developing strategic relationships and driving collaboration with key stakeholders including central and local government departments, the North South Ministerial Council, economic development agencies, trade and business representative organisations and SME's. Within this role I hope to strategically enhance the all-island ecosystem to… Show more Overall responsibility for the development, delivery and scaling of InterTradeIreland's trade supports and initiatives. A key element of this role is developing strategic relationships and driving collaboration with key stakeholders including central and local government departments, the North South Ministerial Council, economic development agencies, trade and business representative organisations and SME's. Within this role I hope to strategically enhance the all-island ecosystem to create opportunities that deliver for business. The team at InterTradeIreland deliver focused, collaborative all-island trade and business development initiatives that contribute to economic recovery by driving productivity, jobs and growth.InterTradeIreland is a specialist body on all things trade related throughout NI and RoI. A trusted business partner who you can work with in confidence. Drop me a line to see how we can work together. Show less

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

BYTES helps young people achieve their full potential and overcome any barriers theymay face. It has been working with the most vulnerable young people in Northern Ireland fornearly three decades. The BYTES project uses youth work and technology to help young people transform their lives & give them the confidence and skills they need to change the world around them for good. Each year the charity supports over 3,000 young people.

Managing a team of 14 staff to implement Council’s cross-departmental economic policies. Includes implementation of the Council’s local Economic Development and Tourism Strategies and collaborative achievement of Belfast Region City Deal. Managing the development and implementation of initiatives supporting business start-up, business growth, investment, export, skills for careers, rural development, international relations, events, town centre development, regeneration and tourism.

Belfast, United Kingdom

Managing a team within Council's Economic Development Section and an annual revenue budget of £2m. Responsible for projects, initiatives, contract management, research, strategy development and implementation across:*Enterprise and Entrepreneurship*Social Enterprise *Business Growth *City Investment Service*City Centre Management and Regeneration *Innovation Factory business incubation centre*Sectoral strategy development: Retail, Advanced Manufacturing… Show more Managing a team within Council's Economic Development Section and an annual revenue budget of £2m. Responsible for projects, initiatives, contract management, research, strategy development and implementation across:*Enterprise and Entrepreneurship*Social Enterprise *Business Growth *City Investment Service*City Centre Management and Regeneration *Innovation Factory business incubation centre*Sectoral strategy development: Retail, Advanced Manufacturing, Creative & Digital Industries and Professional and Legal Services.*Events & Sponsorship*Employability and Skills Framework (inc. social clauses)*Performance management of service areas*Management of finance including European Regional Development Fund and Invest NI Funding*Leadership, collaboration and partnership working*Implementation of all corporate policies and procedures. Show less

Castlereagh, Belfast

Managed a team of Local Government Officers implementing projects and initiatives across the following thematic areas:*Business Start-up, Enterprise and Business Growth Initiatives*Tourism, Culture and Heritage (inc. capital development and management of Lock III and Lock Keeper’s Cottage)*Oversight of Council’s interests in Lagan Rural Partnership *Development of urban development master-plans ‘Castlereagh Integrated Development Framework’

Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland

Acting Head of Economic Development and Economic Development Officer.Managed a team of approx. eight Officers. Developed strategies and led the implementation of projects and initiatives across the following thematic areas:*Craigavon Armagh Rural Development Programme (CARD)*Tourism Development *Economic Development *Public Realm including securing funding, development, procurement and implementation of Phase I of *Lurgan and Portadown Town Centre’s Public Realm… Show more Acting Head of Economic Development and Economic Development Officer.Managed a team of approx. eight Officers. Developed strategies and led the implementation of projects and initiatives across the following thematic areas:*Craigavon Armagh Rural Development Programme (CARD)*Tourism Development *Economic Development *Public Realm including securing funding, development, procurement and implementation of Phase I of *Lurgan and Portadown Town Centre’s Public Realm Improvement Schemes Project initiation, development and implementation primarily in the areas of public realm, business improvement, Town Centre management, innovation and capital development. Show less

Belfast, United Kingdom

Private sector engagement to secure sponsorship and in-kind support for the achievement of capital and revenue schemes. Developing and project managing support infrastructure for older people towards social and economic inclusive growth.

Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Providing marketing & PR support services to a range of family owned businesses across hospitality, travel, training and car-part sectors. Role included writing editorial, planning & managing events, web content management, managing advertising and sponsorship opportunities.