Job Introduction
Are you looking for an exciting and diverse role that will allow you to make a significant impact on the economic development of the Midlands region? The Midlands Engine Partnership is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for our team. In this key position, you will play a pivotal role in driving the Midlands Engine ambitions of increasing investment and supporting the region’s international activities including trade, visitor economy and diplomacy.
As the Global & Investment Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing, leading, and delivering a wide range of projects that are central to the growth and success of the Midlands Engine Partnership. You will collaborate with a network of partners, including Local and Combined Authorities, the Department for Business and Trade, Investment Promotion Agencies, universities, and business groups.
If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to the success of the Midlands Engine, then this is the role for you. Join us in this exciting journey and together, we will drive the economic growth and prosperity of the Midlands region.
About the Midlands Engine Partnership
The Midlands Engine Partnership is a unique and powerful collaboration, bringing together a breadth and depth of expertise, investment and commitment from across the region. Each partner is already focused on driving inclusive and sustainable growth of the regional economy. Together, we make sure the Midlands voice is heard and act as a positive agent for economic, social and environmental change, to benefit every single part of our region.
The role of the Partnership is to add value to and amplify this existing work, delivering even greater impact and value through the power of our Partnership.
We do this through shared intent, collaborative investment and a strong, unified voice direct to private sector decision makers and investors – and to government and shadow government stakeholders whose priorities and agendas can create tangible opportunities for our region.
About the role
This is a diverse and important role within the Midlands Engine. You will operate at high levels to develop, lead, and deliver diverse projects core to achieving the Midlands Engine ambitions of increasing investment and other international activities (trade, visitor economy and diplomacy).
This will be achieved by working closely with the Head of Global and Investment and a wide-ranging network of partners across the region’s Local and Combined Authorities, the Department for Business and Trade, Investment Promotion Agencies, universities, and businesses. This role is offered full time and we can be flexible about where you are based. Our team meets in person once a week on a Tuesday in Nottingham and there will be occasions where you need to travel to support events.
The application deadline is 17.00 on the 15 September 2023. Interviews will be held in person in our Nottingham offices in the week commencing Monday 2 October 2023. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their background.
If you are passionate about policy development, partnership working and would like to work with a dynamic and growing team, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you would contribute to the Midlands Engine Partnership's success to Jon.poxon@midlandsengine.org
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Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
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As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
