Norfolk County Council
Inward Investment Manager
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Inward Investment Manager | 10852 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2028 | 37 hours per week | £43,822 to £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | County Hall / Hybrid working
Are you passionate about driving economic growth and attracting new investment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, outward-facing role where you can make a real impact? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for a proactive and motivated Inward Investment Manager to play a key role in attracting new investment, supporting business growth and creating high-quality jobs across the region.
About the Role
Working as part of the Invest Norfolk & Suffolk team, you will deliver projects, build strong partnerships and promote the area as a competitive and attractive place to invest.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in delivering economic growth -creating jobs, supporting businesses, and raising the region’s profile.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and respond to inward investment enquiries, developing compelling propositions
- Identify and generate new investment opportunities through campaigns, events and engagement
- Build and manage relationships with businesses, partners and government stakeholders
- Support delivery of investment projects and growth initiatives across priority sectors
- Work collaboratively across the public and private sector to maximise impact
About you
You will be:
- A confident and organised project manager
- Skilled at building relationships and influencing partners
- Proactive, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
- Experienced in working with businesses or economic development activity
Knowledge of inward investment, government programmes or the regional economy is desirable.
Why join us
You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team working across Norfolk and Suffolk to attract investment and deliver sustainable economic growth. We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- The chance to make a real impact on the region’s economy
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To arrange an informal discussion or for further details on the role, please contact Joanne Keerison at joanne.kerrison@norfolk.gov.uk
Benefits of working for Norfolk County Council
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
Financial benefits such as:
- ‘Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out. [https://norfolk.rewardgateway.co.uk/Authentication/Start]
- A Blue Light card [https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/] for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions
- Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
- Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
- A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 14 July 2026 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 26 July 2026 23:59
Interviews will be Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13 August at Norfolk County Council offices
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