International Trade Business Adviser

Based at: Nottingham with agile working. Additional travel may be required. Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week).

Why the Post Exists

Support businesses across the East Midlands to trade internationally with confidence. We’re looking for a seasoned, specialist business adviser to help businesses start, grow and scale their overseas trade activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, expert support to businesses navigating exporting, importing, market entry and international trade compliance.
• Work directly with organisations of all sizes to help them access new markets, manage risk, overcome barriers to trade and build sustainable international sales growth.
• Deliver high-quality one-to-one advice, workshops, webinars and trade services.
• Contribute to the strengthening of the international competitiveness of businesses across the East Midlands, supporting long‑term economic growth in the region.
• Provide tailored one-to-one international trade advice to member businesses at varying stages of export maturity, from first‑time exporters to experienced international traders.
• Support businesses with export and import planning, including market selection, routes to market, pricing strategies, distribution models, and partner identification.
• Advise on international trade compliance, including Incoterms, customs procedures, rules of origin, documentation requirements, tariffs, and non‑tariff barriers.
• Support businesses to identify and mitigate international trade risks (commercial, financial, logistical, regulatory, and geopolitical).
• Diagnose business needs and signpost or refer to appropriate Chamber international services, partners, or government‑funded support programmes.
• Actively promote, sell, and deliver International Growth Service packages, contributing to income‑generation targets and service sustainability.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, refinement, and continuous improvement of the International Growth Service offer based on client feedback, outcomes, and market intelligence.
• Design and deliver an annual programme of international trade webinars, workshops, and masterclasses, both online and in‑person.

Applicants Will Possess

• Degree or professional qualification in international business, international trade, economics, business management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in international trade, export development, international business advisory, or a closely related commercial role.
• Practical experience advising businesses on exporting and/or importing, including market entry and international growth.
• Experience of working with SMEs and an understanding of the challenges faced by growing businesses.
• Experience delivering workshops, training sessions, or presentations to business audiences.
• Experience supporting businesses with trade documentation services, e.g., certificates of origin, carnets.
• Experience of international trade policy, trade compliance, or regulatory environments.
• Full UK driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel.

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