Inward Investment Manager

Gravesham Borough Council; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking an experienced Inward Investment Manager to drive economic growth in Gravesham. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to attract high-value investments and will work closely with stakeholders. This permanent position offers a salary range of £52,307 to £59,169, with numerous benefits including annual leave, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to benefits portal with discounts

Career development and training opportunities

Access to eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and proven track record in inward investment.
• Familiarity with public and private funding instruments.
• Experience managing lead generation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the council's 2040 Strategy.
• Identify investment opportunities and engage with stakeholders.
• Promote the district as a prime location for new business growth.

Skills

Inward investment strategies

Funding sources knowledge

Commercial property development

Lead generation strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Excellent communication

Job description

Job details

Salary: £52,307 to £59,169 per annum (inclusive of allowances)

Location: Civic Centre, Gravesham

Status: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing date: 24 October 2025

The role

Are you passionate about driving economic growth and attracting high-value investment to a dynamic and ambitious district? Do you thrive on building strong partnerships with developers and regional stakeholders? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Inward Investment Manager to join our Inclusive Growth Team. You will lead on developing and delivering the council’s 2040 Strategy and Invest in Gravesham website promoting the district as a prime location for new business growth and sustainable development. You’ll be responsible for identifying investment opportunities, engaging and working across both the public and private sectors. The successful candidate will have strong all-round communication skills to build positive working relationships within the organisation as well as with external partners, tenants, and other Council departments. The structure of local government could be changing over the next few years, and this may offer opportunities to work across a larger area. If you would like to join a team making a real difference at this exciting time, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held in person at the Civic Centre, Gravesend between 29 and 31 October.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• An extensive working knowledge and proven track record in inward investment and strategies to attract and retain inward investment.
• Knowledge of funding sources and financial instruments to support investment projects, including public and private sector funding.
• Knowledge of the commercial property development sector, including relationships with developers, agents, and occupiers.
• Experience in developing and managing lead generation strategies and coordinating inward investment promotional activities, including enquiry management and conversion.
• Working with and influencing stakeholders and partners from a wide variety of backgrounds, often in a multi-agency business support environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Working for Gravesham

We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.

The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.

Benefits

• A minimum of 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to benefits portal VivUp with 1000+ instant discounts
• Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
• Access to eye care vouchers and VDU glasses
• External Occupational Health service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days in the office per week)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking

Important Information

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.

How To Apply

Please send your CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable by 24 October 2025.

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. If you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.

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