Lead the Change. Build the System. Deliver the Future of North Lincolnshire
North Lincolnshire is a place with real character.
A place shaped by industry, resilience and pride from our steel heritage to our market towns, rural communities and growing economy. But this is not just a place with a strong past.
It is a place with a serious future.
1. Major opportunities in clean growth, energy and investment
2. A proud industrial base that is evolving, not declining
3. Communities with identity, ambition and untapped potential
4. A council determined to lead from the front
5. Families choosing to live, grow and succeed in a place with exceptional spaces and opportunities.
We are not standing still.
In North Lincolnshire, we are not tweaking around the edges. We are redesigning how local government works connecting planning, growth, operations, community investment and commercial into one integrated system built around neighbourhoods.
This is not about managing services. It is about building a system that delivers outcomes for families, communities and businesses.
This is about:
6. Rewiring how the council operates
7. Shifting demand through prevention and early intervention
8. Building communities, not dependency
9. Ensuring growth translates into real outcomes for places
We are now building the leadership team to do it.
Head of Business & Investment
North Lincolnshire has a strong economic foundation and significant opportunity for growth.
From our industrial base to emerging sectors, we are focused on attracting investment, supporting businesses and creating high-quality jobs.
We are now looking for an ambitious Head of Business & Investment to drive this agenda.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for positioning North Lincolnshire as a destination for investment and growth.
You will lead inward investment, business engagement and economic development activity working with partners, investors and government to unlock opportunity.
Key responsibilities:
10. Lead the Council’s business and investment strategy
11. Attract and secure inward investment into North Lincolnshire
12. Support local businesses to grow and succeed
13. Build strong relationships with investors, partners and government
14. Promote North Lincolnshire as a competitive location for business
15. Align economic growth with place and community outcomes
About you
We are looking for a leader who:
16. Has experience in economic development, investment or business growth
17. Understands how to attract and secure investment
18. Is commercially aware and opportunity-focused
19. Builds strong relationships and partnerships
20. Can operate strategically while delivering results
You will be motivated by driving growth that benefits both the economy and communities.
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.