Investment Manager

Sheffield Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Investment Manager in Invest Sheffield, you help attract and support businesses considering Sheffield as a place to invest, relocate or expand. You manage investment opportunities from enquiry to delivery, building relationships with investors and partners. You promote Sheffield at national events and coordinate cross‑agency support to overcome barriers. This role combines relationship building, business development, and city promotion to shape Sheffield’s economic future.

Pay / Benefits

37 hours per week
52 weeks per year
generous holiday entitlement
flexible working opportunities
open to part-time or job-share arrangements
salary at bottom of grade with potential progression

Responsibilities

Generate and respond to inward investment enquiries from businesses considering establishing, relocating or expanding in Sheffield
Manage live investment projects from initial enquiry through to investment decision, establishment and aftercare
Build trusted relationships with investors, senior business leaders, developers, property agents, intermediaries and partners
Develop tailored propositions setting out Sheffield’s business, property, sector, skills, innovation and quality-of-place offer
Undertake property searches and arrange investor meetings, presentations and visits
Generate opportunities through research, campaigns, events, referrals, LinkedIn and professional networks
Represent Sheffield at national events and help deliver investor roundtables, conferences and other activity promoting the city
Coordinate support from Council services and partners to help investors overcome barriers and progress their plans
Maintain accurate records, handle sensitive information discreetly and prepare briefings for senior officers, Members and partners
Use investor intelligence to inform Sheffield’s investment proposition, economic priorities and service improvement

Key requirements

Experience of working with businesses, investors, developers, property professionals, economic development organisations or relevant partners
Comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and representing Sheffield credibly and confidently
Strong relationship builder with commercial awareness and understanding of business location decisions
Ability to manage complex projects, interpret business and market information and turn requirements into persuasive propositions
Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills; good judgement with confidential information; collaborative, solutions-focused approach
Comfort promoting Sheffield through professional networks and digital channels, such as LinkedIn
Experience in inward investment or economic development is valuable; transferable experience in business development, commercial property, investor relations, consultancy, account management, international trade or related field