Strategic Investment and Funding Manager

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Investment and Funding Manager to lead the management of significant commercial and investment interests. The role requires overseeing the performance of strategic investment assets, coordinating income-generating services, and maximising funding opportunities. Candidates should possess substantial managerial experience and expertise in legal agreements, development appraisals, and financial modelling. Flexible hybrid working is offered with benefits including generous leave and an electric car scheme.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Flexible / Hybrid Working

Health & Well-being Benefits

Discounts on gym memberships and retailers

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing complex legal agreements and contracts.
• Proven track record in development appraisals and advanced financial modelling.
• Managerial level experience with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of the strategic investment asset portfolio.
• Coordinate income-generating commercial services within the Regeneration Department.
• Maximise external funding opportunities.

Skills

Legal agreements and contracts

Development appraisals

Advanced financial modelling

Engagement with professional disciplines

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting role on offer within our Growth service as a Strategic Investment and Funding Manager.

Middlesbrough Council’s Regeneration directorate requires a skilled and commercially‑competent individual to lead on the management and oversight of the council’s most significant commercial and investment interests as a means to drive regeneration.

Responsibilities

This new role within the Growth and Assets service requires a highly motivated and experienced individual to oversee the performance of Middlesbrough’s strategic investment asset portfolio, coordinate income‑generating commercial services within the Regeneration Department, and maximise external funding opportunities.

The applicant will require significant experience in complex matters such as legal agreements and contracts, development appraisals, and advanced financial modelling for investment. The role demands the ability to be conversant with professional disciplines at an advanced level.

The post will be a pivotal part of the management team for the Growth and Assets Service reporting to the Head of Growth and Assets and working collaboratively to ensure the council’s vision, goals and core values are translated into action through the delivery of the council’s regeneration objectives.

Qualifications

Experience in legal agreements and contracts, development appraisals, advanced financial modelling, and engagement with professional disciplines at an advanced level.

Required Experience: Manager level experience.

Benefits

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person care leaver or a veteran.

What we offer:

• Electric Car Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible / Hybrid Working
• Health & Well‑being Benefits
• Discounts on gym memberships, retailers and more

Remuneration

Full‑time. Monthly Salary: £54,495 – £59,887. Vacancy: 1.

Contact

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Sam Gilmore.