EXPERIENCE:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships across public, private, and academic sector.
• Works effectively with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Influences others and secures stakeholder buy-in.
• Communicates confidently and clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates strong business development and networking skills.
• Develops productive internal and external partnerships.
• Handles interactions confidently at all organisational levels.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and staying current in business support.

• Lead the creation of a sustainable and visible green tech supply chain across Greater Manchester, identifying gaps, opportunities, and interventions to support long-term market growth.
• Develop and maintain a network of key stakeholders, including trade bodies, businesses, and public sector organisations, to facilitate collaboration, referrals, and shared market intelligence.
• Work closely with MIDAS, Marketing Manchester, and other ecosystem partners to embed Green Economy support as a complementary and value-adding activity.
• Map and analyse sector data to identify trends, barriers, and opportunities, informing targeted interventions and strategic planning.
• Engage with business and sector networks to surface innovative startups and scale-ups, supporting their integration into the regional supply chain.
• Identify and cultivate influential contacts to secure collaboration, sponsorship, and strategic alignment with sector development goals.
• Ensure the Green Economy is recognised as a key enabler of Greater Manchester’s net zero ambitions, representing the sector at regional platforms, events, and strategic meetings.