Corporate: Strengthen the corporate understanding of the importance of inward investment and how a local authority can influence the market Be a source of expertise internally on inward investment and provide training if necessary Contribute to developing council strategies in all directorates where the inclusion of inward investment matters may enhance outcomes for Hounslow residents. Conduct regular supervisions, annual performance development appraisals, target setting and devise learning and development plans for all direct reports. Be responsible for the tasking and day-to-day line management of all direct reports; ensure that their training and other needs are met to ensure that they are able to contribute fully to the department’s work plans. Work with corporate communications to manage Hounslow’s external communications (e.g. website, publications) and regularly review content on public information relating to the service area to ensure information is up-to-date and accessible. Maintain a detailed understanding of local and national investment policy and best practice and apply this knowledge to attract inward investment into Hounslow. Contribute to the provision of corporate and innovative leadership across the council, developing a coaching culture, leading transformational change as well as incremental continuous improvement To provide advice and support to councillors and other officers on relevant areas of service delivery, ensuring compliance with the council’s standing orders. Effectively participate in the Council’s emergency planning and responds to emergency situations when required to do so. Assist in the conduct of elections when required to do so. Functional: Lead the Investment Opportunities team to ensure that the team delivers the directorate and the corporate plan. Lead and manage officers in the function of inward investment, economic analysis and planning to identify areas of competitive advantage. Help to lead on the establishment of a comprehensive investment and local economy function that retains current investors and businesses, attracts new ones, and specifically a targeted approach to attracting FDI and UK investments. Lead on the development of a ‘pro-active red carpet’ approach to attracting new investments to Hounslow, through tailored investment value propositions and marketing strategies. Strategically plan and manage LB Hounslow’s attendance at national & international marketing events, including MIPIM, UKREiiF, events that champion successes of local businesses and those that enable procurement and supply chain linkages. To lead on the review and implementation of any new IT systems to support activities. Ensure the team manages the CRM database & account management and other new systems, including in-person account management of top firms to enable LBH to meet its objectives as set out in the corporate plan. To be responsible for leading on the development of any required tenders and frameworks. Ensure that LBH’s provision of tailored support to potential investors meets the needs of LBH and provides the ability for locally based businesses to grow and thrive. To work closely with LBH’s Communications Team, to promote investment in Hounslow, through use of digital marketing and social media. Be the day-to-day manager of the service budget. Champion investment opportunities internally and externally and every opportunity. Support to the AD Inward Investment and Local Economy in developing strong partnerships and delivering strategic and service objectives across the Council. Support the AD Inward Investment and Local Economy Lead in developing the annual service plans and ensuring their successful delivery and objectives. Represent the Investment opportunities team and Council at stakeholder networking events, such as those run by the GLA, London Councils, WLA, central government or performance improvement organisations. Where appropriate, attend meetings of Borough Council, Cabinet, Committees and Subcommittees, panels, and officer-level meetings and advise on service-specific matters. There is an expectation that this role will be present in the offices at least 2 days per week.