NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD INITIATIVE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Inward Investment Executive
SALARY:
£18,000 - £23,000 (depending on experience)
Full time, permanent role
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Investment Director (subject to review)
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
N/A
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide administrative and other professional
support to the Invest Newcastle Inward Investment
team with specific responsibility for the development
of client value propositions, day to day team
administration of the ERDF programme, supporting
inward investment projects and coordinating
implementation of the Newcastle Science Central
marketing and communications plan in order to
contribute to the overall teams objectives and
targets in relation to inward investment and
attraction and retention.
This role contributes towards the Supporting Business Growth and Attracting
Investment to NewcastleGateshead and the North East project (running from 1
April 2013 until 30 June 2015) which is part financed by the North East of England
ERDF Competitiveness Programme, European Regional Development Fund
Programme 2007 to 2013. The Department for Communities and Local
Government is the managing authority for the European Regional Development
Fund Programme, which is one of the funds established by the European
Commission to help local areas stimulate their economic development by
investing in projects which will support local businesses and create jobs. For more
information visit www.communities.gov.uk/erdf
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following list is typical of the level of duties which the post holder will be
expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar
type and level will be required from time to time.
1.
To support the Investment team in managing client projects through the
provision of high quality and compelling client value propositions; company
research and recording of projects on the CRM.
2.
Co-ordination of client visits including developing the itinerary, liaising with
stakeholders and the client and making necessary travel and hotel
arrangements.
3.
To maintain the CRM system and contacts database to support effective
client communications and outreach via marketing communications.
4.
To work in partnership with the officers at Newcastle City Council
(including the councils’ strategic property, finance, planning and economic
development functions) to ensure a highly efficient and professional
response to any inward investment enquiry.
5.
To support the team in the implementation of Newcastle Science Central
inward investment attraction strategy and to take a lead role in planning
and monitoring implementation to ensure it is delivered on time and on
budget.
6.
Monitor and record team KPI’s and provide reporting support as required
to team members for stakeholders.
7.
To work collaboratively with the Inward Investment Team and ERDF
Compliance Executive to help ensure all evidence associated with ERDF
activity is organized and kept up to date to ensure our document retention
is adhered to. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Collation of timesheets.
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Collation of procurement information.
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Collation of receipts and invoices to evidence expenses.
8.
To work in partnership with the staff of NewcastleGateshead Initiative
recognising the synergies between the work of NewcastleGateshead
Initiative and the role of the Business Winning Team. In particular, to
contribute to a good team spirit and play an active role in helping to deliver
NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s broader strategic objectives, including the
management, recruitment and retention of private sector partners.
9.
To work in partnership with regional colleagues and provide information
and data as required by stated governance agreements (e.g. UKTI, NECA,
NELEP).
10.
Undertake any other duties that may be required in order to ensure the
smooth running of the inward investment team and wider organization.
11.
To contribute towards wider NGI commercial and partnership development
targets.
Wider corporate responsibilities:
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Contributing to the delivery of the organisation’s partnership development
objectives by assisting in the recruitment and retention of partners.
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Information sharing and joint working with NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s
partners on a local, regional and national level.
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Supporting the processes, procedures and activity around the
organisations grant funded projects.
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Displaying an enterprising outlook to identify and pursue additional income
generating opportunities.
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Embodying NewcastleGateshead Initiative’s Brand Values at all times.
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Supporting the work of the Business Development Director and NGI
Solutions to maximise delivery of commercial projects.
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Playing an active part in the company’s ongoing development in relation to
new initiatives, new procedures and policies.
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Representing the region professionally and actively raise the profile of
NewcastleGateshead at all times.
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Contributing to a good team spirit and foster an environment of support
and cooperation within the wider organisation.
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Undertaking any other duties that may be required in order to ensure the
smooth running of the wider organisation.
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Assisting the Chief Executive in the development of NewcastleGateshead
Initiative and the achievement of agreed priorities, KPIs and budget
targets.
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Assisting the Chief Executive in ensuring that equal opportunity and health
and safety issues are identified and addressed effectively.
NEWCASTLEGATESHEAD INITIATIVE
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE:
Inward Investment Executive
CATEGORY
1. SKILLS,
KNOWLEDGE AND
APTITUDES
ESSENTIAL
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2. QUALIFICATIONS
AND TRAINING
3. EXPERIENCE
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DESIRABLE
Excellent research and report writing
skills
Proven ability to interpret client needs
and develop a bespoke proposition
(proposal) that is engaging, benefits
driven and increases interest in the
product
Proven project management ability
including implementation, coordination
and ongoing monitoring of
effectiveness
Very good interpersonal and
communication skills, both formal and
informal.
Able to build relationships with and
gain respect of a wide range of
stakeholders.
Comprehensive knowledge of
Newcastle and the North East
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Understanding of inward
investment or awareness of
business decision making
processes
Ongoing evidence of business based
relevant training to support personal
development
Working knowledge of Microsoft office
products
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Degree within a related
business, economic or
marketing discipline
Project management
qualification
Foreign language skills
A minimum of 2 years proven work
experience within a business and/or
sales support capacity
Demonstrable success of working in
collaborative partnerships with a broad
cross section of stakeholders across
the public and private sectors.
Experience of working in a cross-
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Experience gained in one or
more of the key target
sectors.
Specific experience of
implementation of business
development and marketing
plans
Knowledge or interest in
4. Disposition
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functional team environment and
gaining support to meet deadlines etc.
Experience within a fast-paced
environment
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High levels of personal motivation
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foreign markets and world
economics
and ambition.
Able to work effectively under pressure
and with minimal support.
Exacting attention to detail.
Willing to adopt new ways of working,
to research new sectors and learn new
skills.
Team player that enjoys working in
partnership with others to deliver
common goals.
NewcastleGateshead Initiative Brand Values:
Our corporate brand values are a set of core qualities that sum up
NewcastleGateshead Initiative: our personality as an organisation and the attitude
we adopt in order to deliver our business goals.
They encapsulate our company, employees and the way we wish to conduct and
project ourselves and be perceived by others.
We are:
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Creative – in all that we do as well as in our approach to challenges and
opportunities.
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Positive – relentlessly proactive and enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude.
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Committed – a professional and dedicated team delivering high quality work.
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Collaborative – keen to share, shape and deliver in partnership.
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Enterprising – innovative and commercially minded.
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Champions for NewcastleGateshead.