Senior Economic Development Lead — Growth & Housing Fund

National Highways; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public infrastructure agency is seeking a Senior Economic Development Manager to lead strategic economic initiatives within the UK. This role involves managing the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund and collaborating with national stakeholders. Candidates should have strong expertise in economic development, strategic operations, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of economic development within infrastructure.
• Experience operating strategically at national level.
• Successful collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a programme to support economic role of the Strategic Road Network.
• Manage the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund delivery.
• Develop relationships with national and regional stakeholders.
• Provide evidence for investment decisions based on economic development.

Skills

Economic development understanding

Strategic operation capability

Stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of funding programmes

Job description

A leading public infrastructure agency is seeking a Senior Economic Development Manager to lead strategic economic initiatives within the UK. This role involves managing the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund and collaborating with national stakeholders. Candidates should have strong expertise in economic development, strategic operations, and experience in stakeholder engagement. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of two days in the office weekly.