Commercial Programme Manager in Port Talbot

South & West Wales (Hybrid Working)

Full Time

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Trade, Investment & Programme Delivery

Clean Energy, Innovation & Economic Development

Help Accelerate Wales’ Low-Carbon Future

Sunny Recruitment is delighted to be supporting Celtic Freeport with this appointment. The Celtic Freeport will accelerate the low-carbon economy in Wales’ industrial heartland. Its vision is to create a green investment and innovation corridor that drives major inward investment, future skills development and national decarbonisation. Through investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and clean energy, Celtic Freeport is helping support the roll-out of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea while also providing the foundations for a cleaner future based on hydrogen, sustainable fuels, carbon capture and storage, cleaner steel and low-carbon logistics. As the organisation continues to move into its delivery phase, this is a rare opportunity to join a growing team and play a direct role in shaping the future of Welsh industry, clean energy and economic growth.

The successful candidate will initially be employed by Sunny Recruitment during their probationary period whilst working exclusively within Celtic Freeport. Following successful completion of probation, it is intended that the role will transfer to direct employment with Celtic Freeport.

The Commercial Programme Manager will play a key role in supporting both the Trade & Investment Strategy and the wider delivery of the Celtic Freeport programme. This is a varied position combining trade and investment activity, stakeholder engagement, programme management and operational development. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Communications & Stakeholder Programme Manager and partner organisations, you will help identify and progress investment opportunities, support business growth, coordinate strategic workstreams and ensure programme activity is effectively monitored and reported. Alongside external engagement activities, you will help establish the systems, processes and reporting frameworks needed to support a growing and ambitious organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Celtic Freeport’s Trade & Investment Strategy
• Build relationships with businesses, investors, government bodies, industry groups and strategic partners
• Support the identification and progression of inward investment opportunities
• Promote the benefits and opportunities available through Celtic Freeport
• Coordinate strategic workstreams across areas such as trade and investment, innovation, skills, decarbonisation and workforce engagement
• Develop and maintain operational systems, reporting processes and programme management tools
• Monitor programme activity, milestones, risks and outcomes
• Prepare reports, updates and briefing papers for senior leadership, Board members and funding stakeholders
• Support compliance with contractual, governance and funding requirements
• Represent Celtic Freeport at conferences, trade events, stakeholder forums and industry meetings across Wales and the UK

What We Need From You

• Experience in programme management, project management, business development, partnership management or economic development
• Experience developing operational systems, reporting processes or governance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of investment and growth environments
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, programmes or workstreams
• Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills
• Ability to build credibility with senior stakeholders across public and private sector organisations
• A proactive, organised and collaborative approach

Preferred Experience

• Trade and investment
• Inward investment
• Economic development
• Energy, infrastructure, industrial or manufacturing sectors
• Government, local authority or public-private partnership environments
• Enterprise zones, Freeports or regional growth initiatives
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join Celtic Freeport?

• Opportunity to contribute to one of Wales’ most significant economic development and clean energy programmes
• Help support investment, innovation and industrial decarbonisation across South Wales
• Exposure to senior stakeholders across industry, government and academia
• Hybrid working
• Professional development opportunities
• The chance to play a direct role in supporting Wales’ transition to a low-carbon future
• A genuinely unique role with the opportunity to make a visible impact

Sunny Recruitment is managing the recruitment process for this opportunity on behalf of Celtic Freeport. To express your interest or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the Sunny Recruitment team. If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to apply through Sunny as soon as possible. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be pleased to hear from you and discuss the opportunity further.

Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community. Selection for employment will be based on individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.