OCO Global
Director, North of England
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Company Description
OCO Global is an international consultancy that shapes strategy and delivers programs to scale investment, expand exports, attract talent, and strengthen innovation ecosystems. Operating at the intersection of government and business, the company combines global insight, local networks, and strong implementation capabilities to drive long-term economic impact. OCO Global’s expertise spans trade and investment, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent and skills, and ecosystem development, supported by OCO Economics, its advisory practice for sustainable economic growth.
Founded in 2001, OCO Global has grown to a team of over 150 professionals across nearly 25 offices in major world regions, offering diverse opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
Role Description
The Director, North of England will lead client engagements focused on economic development, investment promotion, trade expansion, and innovation across the North of England region. This full-time, on-site role, based in London, includes:
- Overseeing project delivery
- Managing key stakeholder relationships with public and private sector partners
- Providing strategic advice on regional growth initiatives
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- Develop and implement market-entry and investment strategies
- Guide policy and program design
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver measurable outcomes
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Business development
- Proposal leadership
- Financial and performance management of projects
- Thought leadership through reports, presentations, and industry events
The role also involves:
- Mentoring team members
- Collaborating with colleagues across OCO’s global offices
- Ensuring high-quality client service aligned with OCO Global’s standards
Qualifications
- Strong background in economic development, with experience in trade, investment promotion, regional growth, or public policy advisory.
- Proven leadership and team management skills, including supervising project teams, coaching colleagues, and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Advanced client relationship and stakeholder engagement abilities, ideally working with government agencies, economic development organizations, and private sector partners.
- Strategic planning and analytical skills, including developing evidence-based strategies, interpreting economic and market data, and producing high-quality reports and presentations.
- Business development experience, such as leading proposals, securing new engagements, and building long-term partnerships in consulting or related fields.
- Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly in written reports, presentations, and meetings.
- Knowledge of the economic landscape and key sectors in the North of England, with familiarity with regional priorities and opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public policy, international relations, or a related field; a relevant postgraduate degree is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in London, travel within the North of England and occasionally internationally, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
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