Port Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,001.00 to £110,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10 (SCP 42-46) £53,460 -£57,927 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 289097 |
Summary
Join the Port of Sunderland during an exciting phase of development. We are seeking a driven and self-motivated individual to join our team as the Port Business Development Manager. This is a unique opportunity to continue your career in the maritime and port industry, contributing to the growth and success of the Port.
Owned by Sunderland City Council, the Port of Sunderland, offers the provision of port services and infrastructure across a range of market sectors which includes the circular economy, commodities, intermodal connectivity, and offshore andamp; renewable energy. Recent development activity at the Port recognises its established position as a location of choice for third party, private sector, self-funding capital investments.
The Port Business Development Manager will play a critical role in supporting the commercial activities of the Port of Sunderland. This position requires a proactive and analytical individual who is ready to engage with clients, manage commercial relationships, and drive business development initiatives. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to expand our markets and optimise our service offerings.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced industry professional within business development. We would welcome applicants across varied backgrounds, whether specifically port or maritime, or from the circular economy and commodity trades for example.
You will be offered continuous professional development within the port environment, making this is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven professional to join a progressive organisation where individual initiative is core.
Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking, ambitious city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration. From the seafront and the city centre, to building locations of national strategic significance, we are creating the very best conditions for our 280,000 residents who live here and those who come to the city to work.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Sven Richards, Port General Manager on (0191) 553 2131
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Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment at the Port of Sunderland including a presentation and panel interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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Owned by Sunderland City Council, the Port of Sunderland, offers the provision of port services and infrastructure across a range of market sectors which includes the circular economy, commodities, intermodal connectivity, and offshore andamp; renewable energy. Recent development activity at the Port recognises its established position as a location of choice for third party, private sector, self-funding capital investments.
The Port Business Development Manager will play a critical role in supporting the commercial activities of the Port of Sunderland. This position requires a proactive and analytical individual who is ready to engage with clients, manage commercial relationships, and drive business development initiatives. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to expand our markets and optimise our service offerings.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced industry professional within business development. We would welcome applicants across varied backgrounds, whether specifically port or maritime, or from the circular economy and commodity trades for example.
You will be offered continuous professional development within the port environment, making this is a fantastic opportunity for a career driven professional to join a progressive organisation where individual initiative is core.
Sunderland is a fantastic, forward-looking, ambitious city undergoing significant transformation and economic regeneration. From the seafront and the city centre, to building locations of national strategic significance, we are creating the very best conditions for our 280,000 residents who live here and those who come to the city to work.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Sven Richards, Port General Manager on (0191) 553 2131
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Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment at the Port of Sunderland including a presentation and panel interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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