Senior Sector Manager
- Civil Service
- Part Time
- Killin
- 42,391 - 46,465
Job Description
Job summary
Job summary
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. We operate in an increasingly dynamic international environment, with a range of forces rapidly reshaping the global economy. To meet this challenge, the Government launched a new Modern Industrial Strategy in June 2025.
The Local and International Growth directorate within DBT supports economic growth across the UK by strengthening places, enabling businesses, and connecting local economies to national and international opportunity driving jobs, higher living standards and inclusive growth.
We do that by providing local policy insight and influence to shape growth policy, drive big bet interventions to support business growth in each area, collaborate with local partners to deliver growth outcomes, and connect DBTs international network to unlock global growth opportunities for businesses across UK.
Within the directorate, the Local Growth Policy Team performs a critical role in driving forward DBTs strategic approach to local growth policy. It is a linchpin team, acting as the strategic hub for local growth policy in DBT, working closely with our place-based teams.
The Senior Sector Manager will support "Big Bets" work in Scotland to drive economic growth, supporting Sector Leads in the team with operational delivery. There will also be the opportunity to lead, own and deliver on discreet projects on nascent Industrial Strategy priority sectors in Scotland.
Job description
1. Provide Local Insight for Government Growth Policy Provide strategic insights on local sector strengths, challenges, and opportunities in Scotland. Produce insight reports and briefings to inform policy development and strategic planning. Share intelligence regularly with the wider team Contribute to the delivery of UK Government growth strategies at the local level, particularly the Industrial Strategy on key Scottish sectors. Provide evidence-based recommendations to support ministerial briefings and policy documents. Ensure local sector perspectives are reflected in national policy initiatives 2. Promote Local Business Growth Opportunities Work with local partners to identify and deliver activities that drive sectoral growth in Scotland. Support initiatives related to exports, domestic business development, supply chain mapping, and inward investment. Engage with businesses to understand barriers and opportunities for growth. Map and promote sector-specific investment opportunities. Support the development of compelling sector propositions and case studies, working closely with the investment lead. 3. Collaborate with Local Growth Partners Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Scottish Government, sector bodies and other partners. Ensure timely and accurate sharing of information and intelligence across teams. Represent the sector team in local forums and stakeholder engagements Foster collaboration across sector and international teams in DBT. Contribute to joint initiatives and cross-sector projects. Share best practice and lessons learned to support continuous improvement 4. Integrate Domestic and International Growth Delivery Liaise with DBTs international teams to provide up-to-date sector knowledge. Support the delivery of international campaigns and ensure local strengths are showcased globally. Facilitate connections between local businesses and overseas markets. Track progress of sector-focused projects and investor engagement. Provide regular updates and reports to team, highlighting risks, opportunities, and outcomes. |
Person specification
Essential criteria
The below criteria are essential and will be assessed at application stage;
- Ability to build and manage relationships with stakeholders across government and industrial sectors
- Commercial awareness and understanding of investment, trade and domestic business dynamics
- Policy development skills
Desirable criteria
The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process, but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates;
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of Scotlands economic geographies, economic strengths and the devolution settlement.
