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PROJECT MANAGER AT BASQUETRADE AND INVESTMENT UK AND IRELAND Based in London (city), with travel around the UK, Ireland and Basque region. Competitive salary and permanent employment contract. Introduction: Basque Trade & Investment is a global network of over 80 professionals operating in 22 countries, with a strong presence in Europe, where more than half of Basque trade takes place and around 45% of inward investment originates.Our mission is to foster trade and investment between the Basque Country and international markets. We work to enhance global market access, attract foreign investment, promote exports, and advocate for secure, open, and fair international trade. By strengthening these connections, we aim to create new opportunities for businesses and contribute to economic growth.To achieve this, we provide analysis, advocacy, and support to Basque companies looking to export, invest in, or source from the UK and Ireland, as well as to UK and Irish companies seeking to invest in or engage with businesses in the Basque Country. Our approach is built on strong engagement with external partners in both the business and government sectors, close collaboration with government colleagues, and a commitment to fostering a dynamic and innovative workplace.Job title: Project Manager UK and Ireland.Job positions: One job position.Job description: Basque Trade and Investment (BasqueTrade) is the internationalization agency of the Basque Government that offers a customized service to boost Basque company's exports and internationalization, foster positioning activities in strategic markets, facilitate technical support in commercial and production plants, as well as providing support in projects funded by multilateral organizations.In addition, we advise foreign investors who wish to invest and establish in the Basque Country. The candidate will interact with both Basque and British companies providing excellent service and assisting in the development of their projects.Reporting to the office Director the main duties will be:Implementation of consultancy Projects.Carry out market studies of sectors and regions.Selection and identification of potential partners and clients in UK and Ireland.Advise companies on the process of exporting their products to UK and Ireland.Draft technical economic and trade reports.Manage client and contact database.Execution of marketing activities to promote the internationalization of Basque Companies.Organization of trade missions and agendas.Attend conferences and trade exhibitions.Support Office Director in investment opportunities, investment promotion campaigns, trade missions, and investor summits.Provide support to Office Director analyzing global investment tendencies and other investment interests for our customers.Educational background: Bachelor’s degree.Language skills: Fluent in English.Knowledge of Basque and Spanish will be an asset.Experience: 2-3 years minimum professional experience in international activities.Knowledge of the British and Irish, as well as Basque industrial and institutional will be an asset.Previous work experience with the following institutions will be an asset: Associations, Consulates, Industrial Parks, Clusters, Local Authorities, etc.Competences: Teamwork.Customer orientation.Organization and planning.Responsibility.Adaptation to the environment.Achievement orientation.Analytical skills.Others: Availability to travel.Indefinite contract.British nationality or a residence permit in the country.Contact Details: For more information please apply via this advert, enclosing an up to date CV or email Carl Thompson quoting reference #254.