Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 30/03/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 4-5 years
Management
City Cardiff
Province Cardiff (Caerdydd GB-CRD)
Postal Code CF24
Job Description
6 month contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary
* The Subject Matter Expert: Business Growth – Management will play a pivotal role in delivering the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Investment Zone, a major initiative aimed at accelerating innovation-led economic growth across South East Wales.
* Reporting to the Director of Regional Growth & Investment, the postholder will provide specialist expertise in research, development, innovation, and business growth.
* The role will shape, design and implement high-impact programmes aligned with CCR’s Regional Economic and Industrial Plan, with a focus on high-value sectors such as compound semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.
* Working across public, private, academic, and government partners, the SME will ensure interventions are evidence-based, strategically aligned and deliver measurable outcomes for the region.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample)
* Provide strategic leadership to shape and drive CCR’s Research, Development & Innovation priorities within the Investment Zone.
* Engage with industry clusters and gather market intelligence to inform policy, programme development and investment decisions.
* Design, manage and deliver innovation-focused programmes that support productivity, competitiveness, and business growth.
* Develop robust business cases, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and public sector investment requirements.
* Build and sustain partnerships with industry, Welsh Government, UK Government, academia and investors to attract inward investment.
* Oversee contract and procurement management to ensure compliant and value-for-money delivery.
* Monitor, evaluate and report on programme performance, including impact measurement.
* Provide leadership, guidance and direction within the Investment Zone Delivery Team.
* Contribute to creating the conditions for innovation-led, high-productivity, high-value job creation in CCR.
Skills/Experience
* Proven experience in research, development and innovation strategy, preferably within high-value sectors.
* Strong understanding of regional economic development, productivity drivers and innovation ecosystems.
* Demonstrable experience working across public, private and academic sectors in a multi-governance environment.
* Ability to design, lead and deliver complex programmes from inception through to implementation.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement, diplomacy, and cross-sector collaboration.
* Expertise in developing business cases and securing investment.
* Strong analytical, commercial and policy acumen.
* Experience in monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
* Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
* Ability to manage procurement, contracts and partner delivery arrangements.
* Understanding of inward investment approaches and investment attraction strategies.
Additional Information
* Work pattern: Hybrid — remote with 2–3 days per week based at Sbarc | Spark, Cardiff.
* Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.
* Ability to travel across the region is essential.
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