Investment Associate (Place) - North West and Yorkshire

Government Recruitment Service; Manchester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Manchester is seeking an Investment Associate to join the Office for Investment’s Place Team, focusing on the North West and Yorkshire. You will lead high-value investment opportunities and coordinate with investors, regional leaders, Ministers and senior officials.

This senior, outward-facing role involves setting direction for multidisciplinary teams, navigating policy barriers, and delivering credible, investible propositions to make the UK region

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, high‑value investment projects.
• Provide leadership across the OfI Place Team and manage resource needs.
• Set strategic direction for multi-disciplinary project teams involving other government departments.
• Lead the preparation of high‑quality briefings, submissions and advice for Ministers, No.10, and senior officials.
• Provide robust project management, including milestone tracking, risk mitigation and governance.
• Work with regional partners to improve the quality, readiness, and commercial credibility of investment propositions.
• Act as a senior point of contact for investors, offering advice on policy, regulatory and place‑based offers.

Job description

Investment Associate (Place) - North West and Yorkshire

Join the Office for Investment’s Place Team and help shape the economic future of the North West or Yorkshire.

As an Investment Associate, you will lead complex, high-value investment opportunities that create jobs, drive growth and deliver lasting regional impact. Working at the heart of government, you will bring together global investors, regional leaders, Ministers and senior officials to turn ambitious propositions into credible, investible projects.

Working closely with Mayoral Strategic Authorities and other regional partners, you will strengthen investment propositions, raise their commercial readiness and position the North West or Yorkshire as internationally competitive investment destinations. This is a senior, outward-facing role for someone who thrives on complexity and delivery. You will set direction across multidisciplinary teams, navigate policy and regulatory barriers, manage risks, and provide high-quality advice to Ministers, No.10 and senior decision-makers. You will also act as a trusted partner to investors, understanding their commercial priorities and ensuring their perspectives are heard across government.

About Us:

The OfI was established in January 2021 and is a joint unit between No.10, HMT, and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). We are a creative and motivated team with diverse backgrounds in both the commercial and public sectors. We aim to secure investment that drives growth and job creation, aligned with the UK's Industrial Strategy and HMG Missions. We are proactive and entrepreneurial, always seeking new opportunities to enhance the UK's economic landscape.

The OfI Place Team, where this role is positioned, works at the interface of investors, regional and devolved governments, and central government. It focuses on unlocking place‑based investment opportunities across the UK, supporting regions to bring forward commercially credible propositions, and ensuring that the UK’s regional offer is understood, investible and competitive internationally.

This is a senior, outward‑facing role offering substantial exposure to Ministers, senior officials, regional leaders, and global investors.

As a Grade 7 Investment Associate in the OfI Place Team, you will lead the delivery of complex, high‑value investment projects, providing a bespoke service to some of the world’s most significant investors. This will include:

• Providing leadership across the OfI Place Team, which operates a pool of national resource, contributing to a high‑performing and inclusive team culture. You will contribute to corporate responsibilities such as resourcing, people development and financial management, as required.
• Supporting the strategic development of the Place Team and the wider OfI, including leading cross‑cutting initiatives.
• Setting strategic direction for multi‑disciplinary project teams involving other government departments and arm’s‑length bodies, ensuring alignment with investor needs and government priorities.
• Leading the preparation of high‑quality briefings, submissions and advice for Ministers, No.10, and senior officials.
• Providing robust project management, including milestone tracking, risk mitigation and governance, and reporting progress to senior officials and Ministers.
• Working with regional partners to improve the quality, readiness, and commercial credibility of investment propositions.
• Acting as a senior point of contact for investors, providing advice on the UK’s policy, regulatory and place‑based offer.
• Representing investor views across government to help unlock barriers and secure positive investment outcomes.

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Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: £60,732 to £67,296 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Manchester

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 26 Oct 2026

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026