Job title Head of Market Access (HMA/25)

Salary starting £73,577annum plus attractive pension

Invest Northern Ireland is looking for an experienced professional to deliver an ongoing programme to support increased productivity through increasing external and export sales.

The role

The successful candidate will lead, guide and advise on levering the advantage of Northern Irelands Dual Market Access through ongoing development of marketing and promotional activities.

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You will provide information, advice and guidance on the implementation, operation and any updates on The Windsor Framework and develop and inform on wider trade policy developments that may impact (positively and negatively) on the wider Northern Ireland economy.

Additionally, you will analyse research, policy and government guidance and distil complex issues into user-friendly communications for multiple audiences including local and international businesses and investors, manage Invest NIs engagement with stakeholders & partners and produce briefings for a range of audiences including Invest NIs Executive Committee, Board and the DfE Minster on Invest NIs market access activity, issues & related matters.

The candidate

Experienced in the practical implications of domestic and international trade policy and agreements as they relate to the Northern Ireland economy, you will have a strong understanding of the dynamics, opportunities & challenges of local businesses.

A high-level communicator with a range of audience, you will be skilled in stakeholder & partner relationship management at a senior level to advance shared economic development goals and objectives.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• Flexi-time
• Access to NICS Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 12 statutory days

If you are interested in finding out more, full details and selection criteria are available online, please click apply to be redirected to our careers page.

Closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 17 November 2025 (GMT).

Invest NI is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. At this time, it particularly welcomes applications from females, people with disabilities and from minority ethnic groups.