Investment Development Officer

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional development organization in Tees Valley seeks an Investment Development Officer to support key projects and connect workstreams within the Investment Development Team. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, assisting in the delivery of priorities and implementing effective management systems. Ideal candidates will be organized, adaptable, and possess strong transferable skills. This position offers hybrid working and various benefits aimed at employee well-being.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working

27 Days annual leave

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Private Counselling Sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Free Parking

On Site Café with staff discount

Qualifications

• Strong transferable skills and experience in project management.
• Ability to support multiple projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Enthusiastic and focused individual willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support and connect key workstreams for the Investment Development Team.
• Assist in delivering actions and priorities of the team.
• Build and develop key relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Collaborative

Job description

As Investment Development Officer you will support and connect all key workstreams for the Investment Development Team. You will build and develop key relationships with internal and external stakeholders, assisting with the development and delivery of key projects and working collaboratively with all teams to ensure key priorities are delivered. You will support the policy and economic intelligence functions as they align with the broader work of the team.

You will assist the Senior Development Manager, Head of Investment Development, and other colleagues in delivering the actions and priorities of the team by implementing and maintaining appropriate systems and documentation to enable effective management of all workstreams. You will be able to translate this work as it contributes to the wider priorities of the combined authority and partners.

You’ll be joining the team with an opportunity to grow and develop alongside your colleagues. While you may not feel that you meet every single element of our person specification, if you’re willing and passionate we would love to hear from you.

About the Team

The TVCA Investment Development team provides Economic Intelligence, Policy Development, and Programme & Project Development. We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and knowledgeable person to join the team. It is a busy time as we work to strengthen our evidence base, work with government to influence and translate national policy to meet local need, and work with the public and private sector to develop and secure investment for projects that will deliver our ambitions.

We are a friendly, productive team working in a fast‑paced environment on a diverse work programme. We want people who desire to succeed and may have transferable skills relevant to the role.

Working in the TVCA Investment Development Team provides many opportunities to work on innovative approaches and develop your skills across the whole TVCA portfolio, including the Mayoral Development Corporations in Middlesbrough and Hartlepool, the Tees Valley Investment Zone and further devolution.

Role Requirements

You will be organised, adaptable, and good at building strong relationships with clients. We are looking for someone with strong transferable skills and experience. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, collaborative, focused, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to support multiple projects and programmes working across multi‑disciplinary teams.

Additional Information

Applications should include a cover letter demonstrating alignment to the Competency Framework attached. Leadership & Direction – Communication & Influence – Experience & Technical – Responsibility & Accountability.

To have an informal discussion about the role please contact: Kirsty Weston, Senior Development Manager at [e-mail].

Our Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• 27 Days annual leave, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to Private Counselling Sessions
• Access to Physiotherapy Sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Free Parking
• On Site Café with staff discount & more!

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