WE’RE LOOKING FOR A BUSINESS INVESTMENT OFFICER, INTERESTED?

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!

There are three roles available:
P544070 Business Investment Officer (Sector Development), Grade H (£35,235 to £37,938 pa)
Full Time, 37 Hours a week, Permanent
P104024 Business Investment Officer (Inward Investment) Grade H (£35,235 to £37,938 pa)
Full Time, 37 Hours a week. Fixed term 12 month contract, any extension is subject to funding.
M520526 Business Investment Officer (Inward Investment) Grade H (£35,235 to £37,938 pa)
Full Time, 37 Hours a week. Temporary - 1 year to cover maternity leave.
The Business Investment Officer (Sector Development) will work with partners to develop and deliver a programme of intensive business support activities to encourage and enable high growth potential businesses in target sectors to connect with opportunities and to develop an ecosystem to support their continued growth within Gateshead.
The Business Investment Officer (Inward Investment) will work with partners to promote Gateshead as a sustainable investment location and be responsible for developing and leading on a caseload of business 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.
The Business Investment Officer (SME Support) will focus primarily on providing an effective response to new start-ups and existing businesses to promote resilience and growth, ensuring that business investment and employment opportunities are maximised within the borough.
The ideal candidate(s) will be flexible to the needs of Gateshead, working with a wide range of businesses and delivering initiatives to stimulate enterprise, drive investment, competitiveness, innovation and productivity improvements.
With demonstratable knowledge of local economic conditions; local, national and regional business support services and business management processes, you will possess a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, substantial and relevant experience may be acceptable as an alternative, and have experience of working with businesses to influence investment decisions and collaborating with partners to deliver outcomes.
Secondment requests will be considered.