Inward Investment & Partnerships 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

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.