Humber Recruitment are pleased to be resourcing an Investment Manager for a new client of ours based in Grimsby.

The role consists of a hybrid working model, with two days in the Grimsby-based office and three days from home.

Purpose of Role

Through working with partner organisations and existing companies develop and deliver investment propositions to attract investment into the Client’s Tax Site areas.

Job Description

1. Lead on development and implementation of the action plan for attracting inward investors, building on the strategy as set out in the Final Business Case and the existing generic marketing schedule.
2. Working with board members and the Department of Business and Trade, develop investor propositions targeting key identified sectors and communicating the Client’s competitive advantage.
3. Develop supply chain and data analysis techniques profiling prospective investment targets.
4. Develop and manage a database of profiled leads within targeted sectors ensuring opportunities are shared appropriately with all Client Board members.
5. Promote and develop the Custom Site initiative within the outer Client area.
6. Develop supply chain and gap analysis methodologies.
7. Be an ambassador for the Freeport movement representing both the Client and the Client’s initiative complementing Government policy.
8. Work with landowners, developers, Local Authorities, utility service providers and planning statutory consultees to ensure infrastructure capacity and overcome barriers to site development.
9. Ad hoc support on funding bids in line with our trade and investment objectives (e.g. where targeted additional funding might be required to secure a high-value investment opportunity; or as part of wider regional capacity-building initiatives.

Key Contacts

1. Prospective Investors.
2. Investor and existing company supply chains.
3. Delivery Organisations (e.g. Utilities, Development Partners).
4. Central Government – primarily DLUHC and DBT.
5. Humber Freeport Company Limited board Directors.
6. Third-party funding organisations.
7. Sector sub-group leads – Net Zero, Innovation, Skills and Opportunities.

Employee Specifications

1. Knowledge of company investment-making criteria and decision-making.
2. An understanding of the commercial development market.
3. An ability to analyse data and extrapolate investment trends and markets.
4. Educated to a degree or equivalent level.
5. Working knowledge of the Freeport’s targeted sectors.
6. None if little line management.

To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.

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