International Trade Business Adviser
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) is a well-respected and award winning membership, representation and business support organisation that aims to enhance businesses and communities in the three cities and three counties. With more than 4,100 members and working with 12,000 businesses each year, we have established a reputation as the voice of the region’s business community.
Based at: Nottingham with agile working. Additional travel may be required
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
1. WHY THE POST EXISTS
Support businesses across the East Midlands to trade internationally with confidence. We’re looking for a seasoned, specialist business adviser to help businesses start, grow and scale their overseas trade activity.
You’ll:
– Provide practical, expert support to businesses navigating exporting, importing, market entry and international trade compliance
– Work directly with organisations of all sizes to help them access new markets, manage risk, overcome barriers to trade and build sustainable international sales growth
– Deliver high quality one to one advice, workshops, webinars and trade services
– Contribute to the strengthening of the international competitiveness of businesses across the East Midlands, supporting long term economic growth in the region.
2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Provide tailored one to one international trade advice to member businesses at varying stages of export maturity, from first-time exporters to experienced international traders.
– Support businesses with export and import planning, including market selection, routes to market, pricing strategies, distribution models, and partner identification.
– Advise on international trade compliance, including Incoterms®, customs procedures, rules of origin, documentation requirements, tariffs, and non tariff barriers.
– Support businesses to identify and mitigate international trade risks (commercial, financial, logistical, regulatory, and geopolitical).
– Diagnose business needs and signpost or refer to appropriate Chamber international services, partners, or government-funded support programmes.
– Actively promote, sell, and deliver International Growth Service packages, contributing to income generation targets and service sustainability.
– Contribute to the ongoing development, refinement, and continuous improvement of the International Growth Service offer based on client feedback, outcomes, and market intelligence.
– Design and deliver an annual programme of international trade webinars, workshops, and masterclasses (12 month rolling programme), both online and in-person.
3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS
– Degree/professional qualification in international business, international trade, economics, business management, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
– Proven experience in international trade, export development, international business advisory, or a closely related commercial role.
– Practical experience advising businesses on exporting and/or importing, including market entry and international growth.
– Experience of working with SMEs and an understanding of the challenges faced by growing businesses.
– Experience of delivering workshops, training sessions, or presentations to business audiences.
– Experience supporting businesses with trade documentation services (e.g. certificates of origin, carnets).
– Experience of international trade policy, trade compliance, or regulatory environments.
– Full UK driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel.
4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website.
5. HOW TO APPLY
If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.
Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.
6. COMPANY STATEMENT
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website
Based at: Nottingham with agile working. Additional travel may be required
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
1. WHY THE POST EXISTS
Support businesses across the East Midlands to trade internationally with confidence. We’re looking for a seasoned, specialist business adviser to help businesses start, grow and scale their overseas trade activity.
You’ll:
– Provide practical, expert support to businesses navigating exporting, importing, market entry and international trade compliance
– Work directly with organisations of all sizes to help them access new markets, manage risk, overcome barriers to trade and build sustainable international sales growth
– Deliver high quality one to one advice, workshops, webinars and trade services
– Contribute to the strengthening of the international competitiveness of businesses across the East Midlands, supporting long term economic growth in the region.
2. THE KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
– Provide tailored one to one international trade advice to member businesses at varying stages of export maturity, from first-time exporters to experienced international traders.
– Support businesses with export and import planning, including market selection, routes to market, pricing strategies, distribution models, and partner identification.
– Advise on international trade compliance, including Incoterms®, customs procedures, rules of origin, documentation requirements, tariffs, and non tariff barriers.
– Support businesses to identify and mitigate international trade risks (commercial, financial, logistical, regulatory, and geopolitical).
– Diagnose business needs and signpost or refer to appropriate Chamber international services, partners, or government-funded support programmes.
– Actively promote, sell, and deliver International Growth Service packages, contributing to income generation targets and service sustainability.
– Contribute to the ongoing development, refinement, and continuous improvement of the International Growth Service offer based on client feedback, outcomes, and market intelligence.
– Design and deliver an annual programme of international trade webinars, workshops, and masterclasses (12 month rolling programme), both online and in-person.
3. APPLICANTS WILL POSSESS
– Degree/professional qualification in international business, international trade, economics, business management, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
– Proven experience in international trade, export development, international business advisory, or a closely related commercial role.
– Practical experience advising businesses on exporting and/or importing, including market entry and international growth.
– Experience of working with SMEs and an understanding of the challenges faced by growing businesses.
– Experience of delivering workshops, training sessions, or presentations to business audiences.
– Experience supporting businesses with trade documentation services (e.g. certificates of origin, carnets).
– Experience of international trade policy, trade compliance, or regulatory environments.
– Full UK driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel.
4. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN RETURN
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website.
5. HOW TO APPLY
If you have an enthusiastic approach to your work and feel you could make a significant contribution to our organisation, we would like to hear from you.
Please visit East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) job vacancies website. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from this platform for compliance purposes.
6. COMPANY STATEMENT
Due to limited characters on this platform, please refer to our website
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