GLCCA Inward Investment Manager

Job Title: Inward Investment Manager
Working Pattern: Full-time
Salary: £47,181 to £52,413 (Pay Award Pending)
Location: Lincoln, on-site, with travel across Greater Lincolnshire
Closing Date: Sunday September 6th 2026
Interviews: Week commencing September 21st 2026

Inward Investment Manager

Greater Lincolnshire is ambitious about its future growth, and attracting new investment is central to that mission. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Inward Investment Manager to help position the area as a leading destination for national and international investors.

About the Role

You will play a key role in developing and delivering Greater Lincolnshire’s Inward Investment Strategy, working closely with the Mayor, CCA leadership, local authorities, businesses, and government partners. You will help shape compelling investment propositions, manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, and promote Lincolnshire through targeted engagement and trade activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Greater Lincolnshire Inward Investment Strategy.
• Build and manage an investment pipeline aligned with regional priorities.
• Promote Greater Lincolnshire through trade missions, market engagement, and FDI activity.
• Manage investment enquiries from initial contact through to delivery.
• Develop evidence‑based investment cases and contribute to a unified “single front door” for investors.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, DBT, OFI, major investors, and government departments.
• Ensure investment activity supports inclusive economic growth and delivers value for money.
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• About You
  You will bring strong commercial awareness, excellent relationship‑building skills, and experience working with investors, businesses, or economic development partners. You’ll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, able to translate opportunities into clear propositions, and motivated by helping to shape the economic future of Greater Lincolnshire. You will have significant experience of leading inward investment activities.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact [email removed].

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email [email removed].

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.