Job title: Specialist
Team: Infrastructure Investment
Location: Any Scottish Enterprise hub in Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, or Aberdeen), with everyday flexibility options
Salary: £57,060
Hours: Full-time, with flexible working options considered
Status: Permanent
Vacancy ref: R00648
Closing date: 30 July 2025

THE ROLE

You’ll be a key part of the Infrastructure Investment team, made up of economic development and investment specialists. Together, you’ll focus on attracting capital investment for major national infrastructure projects, working closely with partners and customers across the public and private sectors.
In this role, you’ll work proactively with colleagues and external stakeholders, helping the team achieve its goals in line with our organisation’s mission targets. You’ll also support the team leader in developing the team’s policies and ways of working, helping the team reach its full potential.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Your other responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to a positive team culture by working collaboratively and focusing on solutions
• Making sure best practices are followed and guarantee compliance with our policies, particularly around using CRM systems, analysing data, and preparing management reports

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Experience identifying, developing, and promoting infrastructure investment opportunities, ideally linked to Scotland’s national economic development priorities
• A background in capital markets or the financial sector, with a track record of curiosity, drive, and a focus on delivering innovation and value
• Strong financial understanding, alongside solid numeracy and analytical skills relevant to assessing capital investment opportunities in private markets
• Proven ability to analyse complex situations and problems, drawing clear conclusions and making sound recommendations
• Experience building influential, collaborative relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Confident decision-making skills and the ability to take ownership of your work
• Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of online creative tools
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive approach, using your initiative and taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes
• A good understanding of Scottish Enterprise’s mission-based approach, the principles of economic development, and how to apply them in projects and programmes
• A qualification at SCQF level 9 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experienc