Associate International Trade Advisers

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ChamberLink Ltd t/a Business Support Solutions are seeking bids from externally employed, or self-employed associates able to provide International Trade Adviser (ITA) support to NW companies on a part time basis (approx. 10 days per month) for six specific areas (Lots).Associates will require a knowledge/experience of international trade and expertise in the appropriate specialism. The Lots are as follows Lot 1 Associate ITA to focus on work with newer exporters. Lot 2 Associate ITA with knowledge of food & drink sector. Lot 3 Associate ITA with knowledge of chemicals sector. Lot 4 Associate ITA with energy & environment sector knowledge. Lot 5 Associate ITA to cover the Cumbria region, centred on Carlisle. Lot 6 Associate ITA with ability to mentor companies on export processes and distribution agreements. Providers can bid for one, more or all of the Associate ITA roles. The activity will be delivered from December 2016 until end March 2017 (with an option to extend for a further 6 months)