Economic Growth Advisor

3 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Cobalt Recruitment Full time
Position Overview

A Leading Global Multi-Disciplinary real estate firm dedicated to fostering sustainable local economic advancement is seeking to enhance their Economic Development division. The ideal candidate will possess a strong passion and expertise in the field - familiarity with land and property initiatives is essential, although an RICS qualification is not mandatory. This role involves direct reporting to the Partner overseeing this sector nationally, supported by a collaborative team.

This division provides consultancy services to both Public and Private sector clients across the country, offering expertise in funding strategies, impact evaluations, project feasibility studies, sector-specific demand assessments, business and investment planning, as well as strategies for economic growth and place-based development.

The firm is engaged in various public sector frameworks and actively seeks additional opportunities on a global scale. They play a significant role in initiatives such as the Levelling Up Fund, Towns Fund, Enterprise/Investment Zones, the devolution agenda, and national housing delivery projects through their established frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the current Director within this division in their initiatives, while also supporting other Directors across the broader team.
  • Examine wider issues related to Economic Development and engage in strategic thinking.
  • Manage socio-economic components for Environmental Impact Assessment projects, health assessments, and Equality Impact Assessments, including modeling.
  • Compile cases for Economic Impact Assessments, HMT Green Book business cases, and funding proposals.
  • Conduct development and local needs assessments, options evaluations, social investment strategies, and assessments of Social Value programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
  • A degree in Planning, Geography, or Economics.
  • A solid understanding of socio-economic impacts on real estate and regeneration, coupled with a genuine interest in Economic Development.
  • A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Exceptional communication, writing, numerical, and data analysis skills.

The firm welcomes candidates of varying seniority levels, envisioning roles from Senior Consultant to Associate. A comprehensive benefits package is available, along with the chance to engage in long-term, impactful projects. The compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

When applying for any position through Cobalt Recruitment, your CV will remain confidential and will not be shared with clients without your explicit consent. For further inquiries regarding this position, please reach out for a confidential discussion.



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