Salary:  £47,420 - £51,515 per annum. N10 grade - Pay Award Pending

Fixed Term post to cover a period of maternity leave.
 

The North East Combined Authority was formed on 7 May 2024. We are led by an Elected Mayor and Cabinet and cover the seven local authority areas of County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland.

Our purpose is to champion the full potential of our region. Collaborating with our partners and local authorities, we’ll create a better way of life by connecting communities, giving people the skills to succeed, and improving wellbeing for all, so that the North East is recognised as an outstanding place to live, work, visit and invest.  Invest North East England (INEE) is the strategic inward investment service covering the North East.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the INEE Team which plays an important role in growing the North East economy and creating new employment opportunities. We support a wide range of businesses to help them locate in the region, from global companies to innovative, tech-enabled SMEs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate advocate for the North East of England who has experience of working with businesses to secure investment projects.

You will be responsible for developing strategic regional approaches to attracting inward investment in key sectors, with the confidence to develop senior partner and business relationships. You will work with local and national stakeholders to develop and promote the North East investment opportunities in national and international markets.

You will also be responsible for developing and leading on a caseload of inward investment projects, generating new project leads from both within the UK and overseas, and managing the client journey from initial engagement through to successful investment. 

You will have the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally, to meet inward investment leads and present on behalf of the North East.

In return for your valuable contribution, you will have access to an excellent benefits package:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home.
• A generous employer contribution pension scheme.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning.
• Progression and career enhancement opportunities.

If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. 

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Guy Currey, Head of Inward Investment email  guy.currey@northeast.ca.gov.uk or 07825 430315.
 
Closing date for applications:12pm Monday 14 October 2024.

INTERVIEWS
 
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 21 October 2024.
 

For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk and Invest North East England’s website www.investnortheastengland.co.uk
 
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.