Investment Manager

Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated professional looking to make a significant impact on the economic growth of Staffordshire? 

The Investment team oversee a broad range of economic activities, and in this you post will be responsible for ensuring that advice and support is provided to businesses to make Staffordshire their first choice of location.  You will work closely with economic development colleagues in Staffordshire County Council and other organisations across the county.

The post will be based in Staffordshire Place 1 in the centre of Stafford, but the County Council uses smart flexible working which includes home and agile working. The post is a permanent full-time position based on a Monday to Friday working pattern.

Main Responsibilities

In this role you'll:

• Promote Staffordshire as the premier location for businesses.
• Build and nurture relationships with key businesses to support their growth and success.
• Raise the profile of Staffordshire businesses on regional and national platforms.
• Champion local businesses to help them secure new opportunities.
• Collaborate with property agents and developers to facilitate business relocations.
• Proactively understand customer needs and tailor services accordingly.
• Work with team members on strategic priorities within the Investment Service.
• Showcase the benefits of Staffordshire's investment opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll have:

• Substantial experience in inward investment services and handling business investment enquiries.
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven track record of working with businesses.
• Strong background in economic development with knowledge of industrial and commercial property.
• Flexible and enthusiastic with the ability to empower and inspire others.

For informal enquiries about the post, please contact Nicola Kent Head of Funding, Business and Enterprise on nicola.kent@staffordshire.gov.uk or call on 07583 160700.

 Interview Date: Monday 24 February 2025.

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.