Programme Manager - International Trade

Member Engagement

• Build strong relationships with techUK members, understanding their international priorities and connecting them with relevant opportunities.
• Act as the primary contact for members participating in your programmes and international activities.
• Work proactively with new members to maximise engagement and retention.
• Support business development by identifying prospective members and demonstrating the value of techUK's international work.
• Support recruitment of new members, as well as member retention and satisfaction.

International Trade & Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with UK Government departments, overseas governments, embassies, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and international partners.
• Work with government and industry to identify practical opportunities for UK technology companies overseas.
• Assist the development of export support policy, drawing on insight into what members - particularly SMEs - need to succeed internationally.
• Support implementation and utilisation of Free Trade Agreements by helping members understand new market opportunities.
• Help shape bilateral technology partnerships between the UK and international partners, including contributing to related policy work, to strengthen the UK's technology ecosystem and support exports.

Commercial Delivery

• Contribute towards programme revenue targets through member recruitment, sponsorship opportunities, and commercial activity.
• Support development of new commercial partnerships and international initiatives.
• Ensure all programme activity demonstrates clear value for members and contributes to the commercial sustainability of the programme.

Communications

• Work with Marketing to promote international activity across newsletters, social media, and the techUK website.
• Produce member-facing communications highlighting international opportunities, delegations, and events.
• Represent techUK externally at conferences, trade shows, and stakeholder meetings.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience managing complex projects or programmes from inception to delivery.
• Experience organising events, conferences, trade missions, or commercial delegations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior industry leaders and government officials.
• Experience developing partnerships across public and private sectors.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of how membership organisations, trade associations, or business networks create value.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience working in international trade, export promotion, inward investment, or international business development.
• Knowledge of UK trade policy and Free Trade Agreements.
• Experience working with SMEs.
• Experience working within the technology sector.
• Experience working with government, embassies, or international organisations.
• Existing network across the UK's international trade ecosystem.
• Experience delivering international conferences or overseas delegations.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role based out of techUK's London offices, however, techUK operates a flexible working policy.

This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment.

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Candidates with experience of: Trade Programme Manager, Public Sector Programme Officer, Trade Programme Support, Senior Project Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Policy Officer may also be considered for this role.