Inward Investment Manager

Herefordshire is a beautiful county in the West Midlands, renowned for its stunning countryside, vibrant heritage, and thriving business community. With its strong agricultural sector, growing tourism industry, and strategic location, Herefordshire offers a unique and attractive environment for businesses to thrive. Herefordshire Council is committed to delivering sustainable growth across the county; providing the right infrastructure, attracting inward investment, building business confidence and creating more, higher paid jobs whilst enabling new housing development.
The Council's Economy and Regeneration Service is leading a number of key, strategic initiatives, such as increasing the availability of employment land, including the development of a new Ross-on-Wye Enterprise Park., We are seeking a dynamic an experienced Inward Investment Manager to join our Economy and Regeneration team to ensure that Herefordshire maximises opportunities to attract inward investment and promote the county as a vibrant and successful business location. As a key member of the team, reporting to the Head of Service, you will be responsible for attracting new businesses to Herefordshire and supporting the growth and development of existing companies to help deliver more high paid jobs.,

• Proactively identify and pursue investment opportunities, both domestic and international


• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential investors, businesses, and other stakeholders


• Develop and implement effective investment promotion strategies


• Provide tailored support to businesses considering relocation or expansion to Herefordshire


• Represent Herefordshire at trade shows, conferences, and other events


• Analyse market trends and prepare investment reports


• Collaborate with other departments within the Council to ensure a seamless and supportive business environment, We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme;


• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant;


• Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

We will deliver better support to our most vulnerable children and their families, develop stronger relationships with partners across the region, and beyond. Therefore, we take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role.

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Economic Development professional looking for your next challenge?,
• Proven experience in inward investment or economic development


• Strong knowledge of business attraction and retention strategies


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment


• Strong project management skills


• A passion for economic development and a commitment to the success of Herefordshire


Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a local government environment


• Knowledge of the West Midlands region and its economic landscape


• Fluency in a foreign language
  
  A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:


• Pension Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)


• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum


• Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working


• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling


• Payment of professional membership fees


• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.