Commercial Programme Manager

Description:

Commercial Programme Manager

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 Our Client

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.
  
Recruitment Process

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.
  
Job Description / The Role

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 How to Apply

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 Commercial Programme Manager 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.
  
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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