Inward Investment Manager

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounts for leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking an Inward Investment Manager to drive inward investment, manage key accounts and collaborate across public and private sectors to deliver sustainable economic growth within Wakefield district.

You will work on a portfolio of high-impact projects, develop partnerships, and support funding bids to unlock investment and job creation in the local economy. Hybrid working is available for suitable roles.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the delivery of inward investment aligned to the Wakefield Economic Growth Plan.
• Unlocking investment across the district within our business base that leads to the creation of new, knowledge intensive employment opportunities.
• Work across a portfolio of impactful projects.
• Play a key role in the development and management of meaningful partnerships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of funding bids and managing external funding streams.

Job description

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering economic growth across one of the region's most ambitious districts? Wakefield Council is seeking a motivated and dynamic Inward Investment Manager to play a key role in the delivery of inward investment and key account management. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the bridge between the public and private sector and drive sustainable economic growth across the district. What you'll be doing

• Play a key role in the delivery of inward investment aligned to the Wakefield Economic Growth Plan.
• Unlocking investment across the district within our business base that leads to the creation of new, knowledge intensive employment opportunities.
• Work across a portfolio of impactful projects.
• Play a key role in the development and management of meaningful partnerships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of funding bids and managing external funding streams.

Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

Why Wakefield?

Wakefield is a district with strong ambition, a rich heritage, and a clear economic vision. From industry growth, town centre renewal to housing delivery and strategic regeneration sites, this is your chance to make a tangible difference to communities and places.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.