Managing Director

Marketing Derby Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional investment agency is seeking a Managing Director to attract and support investment initiatives for the city of Derby. The ideal candidate should have extensive senior leadership experience and exceptional stakeholder management skills. This office-based role in central Derby requires innovative thinking and the ability to navigate public-private partnerships. The agency is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in a dynamic business environment.
• A developed understanding of investment trends and business location drivers.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• A forward-thinking innovative mindset and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

• Steer the mission to attract and support investment into Derby.
• Lead the dedicated team in investment promotion and investor support.
• Demonstrate political savvy and sound judgement in partnerships.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Understanding of investment trends

Stakeholder management

Innovative mindset

Job description

Overview

Managing Director

Marketing Derby Ltd, the Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) for Derby, is seeking a Managing Director for our next exciting chapter, steering our mission to attract and support investment into our city. Established in 2006, we have created over 5,000 new jobs, helped retain 10,000+ jobs, attracted over £1.23bn of capital investment and contributed £333m to the local economy.

We are a private company limited by guarantee, supported by over 350 local, influential businesses and public sector organisations, from global names to sole traders – our Bondholders. Together, we have a passion for our place.

Our nine-strong, dedicated team delivers world-class place promotion, investment attraction, and investor support, guided by our values: Be Proactive, Make a Difference, Think Derby First.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Managing Director with:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a dynamic business environment, which could include investment promotion, inward investment, place marketing, or economic development and place-shaping.
• A developed understanding of investment trends, business location drivers, and public–private partnership working.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, particularly in navigating public–private partnerships, demonstrating political savvy and sound judgement.
• A forward-thinking innovative mindset with an entrepreneurial, can-do approach and the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.

How to apply

To apply for this role as Managing Director at Marketing Derby, please click apply online and complete the full application process. Closing date for applications is Friday 17th October, with initial interviews taking place w/c 10th November. Interviews will be face-to-face.

Terms of appointment

This role is primarily office-based in central Derby with regular travel nationally and occasionally internationally.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups and candidates with disabilities.