Director of Commercial and Investment

Newstartmag; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 105,000 - GBP 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Director of Commercial and Investment to lead its new in-house function. The successful candidate will structure complex deals, mature the investment pipeline, and collaborate to create impactful commercial solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence regional decisions and develop transformative programs. The position is full-time and based in the East Midlands, with a competitive salary range of £105,278 to £116,538.

Qualifications

• Visionary and commercially astute leader.
• Experience in structuring complex deals.
• Ability to deliver tangible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead new in-house Commercial and Investment function.
• Mature EMCCA’s investment pipeline.
• Participate in joint ventures and equity investments.

Job description

Director of Commercial and Investment

Salary: £105,278 - £116,538

Expires: 22/02/2026

Company: East Midlands Combined County Authority

Location: East Midlands

Job Type: Full Time

EMCCA is driving investment, shaping infrastructure, and unlocking inclusive growth across the East Midlands. We are seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader to join our senior team as Director of Commercial and Investment, someone who thrives on structuring complex deals, building new capability, and delivering tangible outcomes that transform places and lives.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the commercial future of a combined authority at the forefront of public investment. You will lead a new in‑house Commercial and Investment function, combining commercial and contracts, procurement, and investment. Your commercial expertise will help mature EMCCA’s investment pipeline, enable and structure complex programmes, participate in joint ventures and equity investments, and deliver and commercially manage regional partnerships and services.

You will take the lead on EMCCA’s most ambitious initiatives, from driving innovative partnerships to shaping future initiatives like Midlands Mind forge. As a corporate player, you will work across the organisation, collaborating to create bold commercial solutions that deliver real regional impact. This is a fantastic opportunity, and this role offers you the chance to influence decisions at the highest level, shape a new function from the ground up, and work on transformative programmes that will leave a lasting legacy for the East Midlands.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chantelle Wooldridge on 07557 018320 or Clare Connor on 0161 408 0703.

Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd February 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.