At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead trade and investment strategies for a clean energy programme in Wales.
- Company: Join Celtic Freeport, a key player in economic development and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Unique role with exposure to senior stakeholders and diverse projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Wales' low-carbon future and drive economic growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in programme management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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Celtic Freeport offers an exceptional work environment for the Commercial Programme Manager, combining a commitment to economic development with a focus on clean energy innovation. Employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to engage with senior stakeholders across various sectors, all while contributing to Wales' transition to a low-carbon future. This role not only promises meaningful work but also the opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community.
