Regional Project Accelerator MD

National Wealth Fund; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

National Wealth Fund is seeking a transformative Managing Director to lead the Regional Project Accelerator, overseeing lending, advisory and strategic partnerships for local authority clients. The role shapes strategy, builds key government relationships and drives growth across transport, clean energy and place-based regeneration.

You will lead a 30+ person Leeds-based team in a hybrid setting, acting as a senior ambassador and delivering ambitious outcomes for public and private sector

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance, advisory, investment, banking or related field.
• Strong understanding of advisory, investment and delivery.
• Experience with local authorities or public sector projects.
• Strategic leadership with ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to build senior-level relationships and partnerships.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen to shape complex solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market Engagement & Strategic Relationships: act as a prominent external ambassador for the Fund and build relationships with local government, public finance institutions, government departments, investors, developers, banks and industry stakeholders.
• Lead RPA Strategy and the Fund’s Place-based Investment Priority: develop and deliver strategy, objectives and plans for the Regional Project Accelerator.
• Originate and Oversee Opportunities: oversee the pipeline of lending and advisory opportunities across transport infrastructure, clean energy and place-based regeneration.
• Develop Commercial and Financing Solutions: provide leadership on complex opportunities and delivery solutions to unlock investment and accelerate project delivery.
• Partner on Government Priorities: work with government departments and public sector partners to address market challenges and maximise impact.
• Lead and Mentor: lead the RPA team of 30+ in Leeds and onsite with strategic partners, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.
• Provide Senior Leadership: represent the Fund at Executive and Board-level forums and deliver successful client outcomes.

Job description

National Wealth Fund is seeking a transformative Managing Director to lead the Regional Project Accelerator, overseeing lending, advisory and strategic partnerships for local authority clients. The role shapes strategy, builds key government relationships and drives growth across transport, clean energy and place-based regeneration.

You will lead a 30+ person Leeds-based team in a hybrid setting, acting as a senior ambassador and delivering ambitious outcomes for public and private sector