Inward Investment Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/11/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 14/12/2025 23:59
Salary:
N11 £55,604 - £59,068 p.a.
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements
Further Information
Help shape the economic future of the North East.
The North East Combined Authority is driving an ambitious agenda to grow our regional economy, attract new investment, and create more opportunities for our people and communities. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Inward Investment Manager to join our Inward Investment team and play a key role in promoting the North East as a world-class location to do business.
About the role
You’ll lead on attracting new businesses and investors to the region, working with local authorities, the private sector, and national partners such as the Office for Investment. You’ll identify and develop opportunities across key growth sectors from clean energy and advanced manufacturing to digital and life sciences helping to secure new jobs, capital investment and long-term prosperity for the region.
Your work will include:
- Building and maintaining relationships with investors, developers and key business networks.
- Managing investment enquiries and turning leads into live projects.
- Showcasing the region’s assets through marketing, events, and targeted campaigns.
- Collaborating with partners to shape strategic investment propositions and ensure the North East is at the forefront of UK and international opportunities.
About you
You’ll be a confident communicator and relationship builder with a strong understanding of inward investment or business development. You’ll bring energy, creativity and commercial acumen, able to spot opportunities, influence stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in economic development, trade and investment, or regional promotion will be an advantage.
Why join us?
This is an exciting time to be part of the North East CA. We’re delivering transformative investment in transport, skills, and innovation, backed by a landmark devolution deal. You’ll join a passionate and supportive team committed to making a real difference across our region.
We offer a competitive salary, generous local government pension, flexible working arrangements and the chance to help shape one of the UK’s most ambitious regional economies.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
To apply:
If you have the skills and qualities to succeed in this role and are committed to delivering the combined authority’s vision and values, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:
Michelle Duggan, Head of Inward Investment,michelle.duggan@northeast-ca.gov.uk
Closing date for applications Sunday 14th December 2025 at 23:59
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 8th January 2026.
For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Combined Authority.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.