Job Description
As Investment Development Officer you will support and connect all key workstreams for the Investment Development Team.
You will build and develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assisting with the development and delivery of key projects and working collaboratively with all teams to ensure key priorities are delivered. You will support the policy and economic intelligence functions as they align to the broader work of the team.
You will assist the Senior Development Manager, Head of Investment Development and other colleagues in delivering the actions and priorities of the team by implementing and maintaining appropriate systems and documentation to enable effective management of all workstreams. You will be able to translate this work as it contributes to the wider priorities of the combined authority and partners.
You’ll be joining the team with an opportunity to grow and develop alongside your colleagues. So, while you may not feel that you meet every single element of our person specification if you’re willing and passionate in this area we would love to hear from you.
About the team
The TVCA Investment Development team provides Economic Intelligence, Policy Development and Programme & Project Development. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and knowledgeable person to join the team. It is a busy time as we work to strengthen our evidence base, work with government to influence and translate national policy to meet local need and work with the public and private sector to develop and secure investment for projects that will deliver our ambitions.
We are a friendly productive team working in a fast-paced environment on a diverse work programme. We want people with a desire to succeed and you may have transferrable skills that are relevant to the roles.
Working in the TVCA Investment Development Team provides many opportunities to work on innovative approaches and develop your skills across the whole TVCA portfolio including the two Mayoral Development Corporations in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, the Creative & Digital focused Tees Valley Investment Zone and further devolution.
The team is also hiring an Project Development Manager For more information follow this link – Project Development Manager – Tees Valley Combined Authority – North East Jobs
Role requirements
You will be organised, adaptable and good at building strong relationships with clients. We are looking for someone with strong transferable skills and experience.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, collaborative and focused with excellent attention to detail and the ability to support multiple projects and programmes working across multi-disciplinary teams.
Please visit the Supporting Documents section for the Job Description, Competency Framework and Benefits Booklet.
Additional information
Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework attached. Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability
To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Kirsty Weston, Senior Development Manager at Kirsty.weston@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Our Benefits
- Hybrid/Flexible working
- 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to Private Counselling Sessions
- Access to Physio Therapy Sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Free Parking
- On Site Café with staff Discount & more!
TVCA is proud to hold Disability Confident Leader status, with constantly developing initiatives to become a lead in best practice. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for any role will be offered an interview, with reasonable adjustments if required. If you need a different format of application for the role, please email TVCAHR@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk or call 0734 1476 372.
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