Job Description

The Taiwan Trade Centre in London is hiring a full-time

Project Manager

to spearhead trade development between Taiwan and the UK, Ireland, as well as the Nordic markets (Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland). This role will take the lead in identifying potential buyers, initiating business connections, and creating tangible opportunities for Taiwanese companies across a wide range of industries. If you're passionate about business development and international trade, we invite you to join our team.

Location:

Office in London (EC2M 2SJ), near Liverpool Street and Moorgate stations.

Requirements:

Legal right to work in the UK. Bachelor's degree or above. Familiarity with international business & market development. Strong communication, presentation and business development skills. Strong business development skills, particularly in:
? Identifying and approaching

buyers from UK, Ireland and Nordic markets.

?

Building long-term relationships between

UK/EU buyers and Taiwanese suppliers.

? Promoting business participation through

outreach and follow-up.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously. The first 3 months of your employment with us will be a probationary period.

Preferred / a plus:

Knowledge of Taiwan Industry and Mandarin. Experience using Canva or similar tools to conduct promotional material for business development. Previous experience working in trade promotion, industry matchmaking, or buyer-supplier engagement events.

Key responsibilities:

Identify, approach, and develop

new buyer leads across the UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets through proactive outreach, networking, and follow-ups.

Promote and facilitate strategic connections

between buyers and Taiwanese suppliers, ensuring strong participation in online and physical trade events.

Guide and support Taiwanese exporters

in exploring and entering the UK and Northern European markets by providing insights and business opportunities.

Respond to sourcing needs

and commercial inquiries with a solution-oriented mindset to generate new business opportunities.

Plan and execute trade promotion initiatives

, including B2B meetings, themed seminars, industry roadshows, and business matchmaking sessions.

Promote Taiwan industry

at trade shows in the UK, Ireland, and Nordics, ensuring maximum exposure for Taiwanese industries and suppliers.

Engage speakers and industry experts

to participate in events (webinars or physical) in Taiwan or overseas, to enhance event credibility and attract quality participants.

Coordinate media engagement

, including inviting journalists, managing event coverage, and leveraging media channels for broader outreach.

Conduct targeted market research

to identify buyer trends, emerging sectors, and opportunities for Taiwanese businesses.

Report progress and insights

to internal stakeholders, maintaining clear communication and timelines across all projects.

Benefits:

Employer pension Annual bonus (based on performance) Bank holidays in England and Wales + 20 days paid holiday

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (9 am - 5 pm)

About us:

Taiwan Trade Centre London is one of 65 overseas branches of TAITRA, Taiwan's national trade promotion organisation. We focus on connecting UK and Taiwanese businesses, particularly in strategic sectors such as cycle, IT, auto, fastener, food, aerospace, medical, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. We organise major trade shows in Taiwan, such as Taipei Cycle, COMPUTEX Taipei, and actively recruit UK and Nordic buyers to join trade missions to Taiwan for business matchmaking.

Founded in 1970, TAITRA is Taiwan's leading nonprofit trade promotion body. Backed by the government and industry, TAITRA has a team of 1,300 trade specialists worldwide, with five local offices in Taiwan and 65 overseas branches globally.

Please visit our website here:

TAITRA: https://www.taitra.org.tw/en/ Tawin Trade Centre London:https://london.taiwantrade.com/

Application process:

If you have a positive, proactive, flexible approach underpinned by a can-do attitude and flair for business and trade promotion - this could be the perfect role for you!

Please submit your cover letter and CV to carolchang@taitra.org.tw. Having a reference letter will be a plus. If you are not a British citizen but have the right to work in the UK, please also submit your share code and date of birth to us to verify your visa status. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-36,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person