Commercial Programme Manager
The Celtic Freeport will accelerate the low‑carbon economy in Wales’ industrial heartland. The role is full time, based in South & West Wales with hybrid working options, and offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Recruitment Process
The successful candidate will be initially employed by Sunny Recruitment during the probationary period, working exclusively within Celtic Freeport. After successful completion of probation, 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
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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