Business Growth and Investment Manager

We're looking for a Business Growth and Investment Manager, 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

The team…

Do you have a passion for helping businesses to thrive and grow?

This is a rare opportunity to join Business Gateshead, a dedicated team within the Council that works with partners to create the conditions for business at all stages to thrive and prosper.

about the role….

We are looking for someone to lead the Business Growth and Investment team, who is a transformative and impact driven manager with strong business skills and experience in leading business engagement, account management, inward investment and sector development services within an economic development environment.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be brought to the fore in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with businesses, key partners and stakeholders, as well as leading teams of experienced business support professionals, and assisting the management of the Business Gateshead service.

An ability to maintain a strategic overview as well as identify problems and implement solutions will be crucial in the management of business support provision and performance, to ensure value for money and economic impact.

You will have detailed knowledge of business growth strategies and support systems, local economic conditions and a comprehensive understanding of business finance and legal structures, drivers of business growth and the challenges faced by businesses.

You will have extensive recent experience of developing and managing trusted relationships with businesses and stakeholders and managing the delivery of business support services.

Demonstrable knowledge of financial management and monitoring procedures, and performance management is essential.

The successful candidate should hold a relevant degree, management or leadership qualification at Level 4 or above or have equivalent experience.

You will be able to use data to develop targeted interventions to meet the needs of a diverse range of service users with experience of securing and managing external funding to enhance services.

An experienced people manager, you will lead and support employees to achieve results through effective performance management.

You will have a proactive and positive approach to customer care and a commitment to delivering high quality customer orientated services.

Able to effectively manage conflicting and competing priorities, you will be able to work to deadlines with minimal supervision, act on your own initiative and as part of a team and be confident in making and justifying decisions.

You will possess excellent oral and written communication skills to influence people and present complex information clearly and concisely.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights

• You'll be paid a competitive salary £48,226 to £51,356 pa
• We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. Working with our partners, GLL you can also access discounted leisure facilities Gym and Leisure Centre Memberships | Better
• You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping

It's time to apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link