Inward Investment Project Officer | 8661 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £36,124 to £37,938 per annum (Scale I) | Norfolk and Suffolk
Are you passionate about economic development and promoting regional growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work makes a real impact? If so, wed love to hear from you!
Were looking for a proactive and organised Inward Investment Project Officer to join our dedicated Invest Norfolk and Suffolk team. This is a unique opportunity to support high-value inward investment activity across two counties, helping to shape the future of our region.
About The Role
As part of the Growth and Development Service, youll play a key role in supporting the delivery of inward investment projects and promotional campaigns. Youll help manage systems, coordinate communications, support events, and contribute to the development of compelling investment propositions under the Norfolk & Suffolk Unlimited brand.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
* Supporting enquiry response systems and key account management
* Coordinating marketing and social media activity
* Organising and attending trade shows and promotional events
* Liaising with partners and suppliers for marketing outputs
* Providing administrative and budgetary support
* Compiling data to inform investment strategies
What Were Looking For
Were seeking someone who is:
* Organised, with strong planning and project support skills
* A confident communicator with experience in stakeholder engagement
* Skilled in using MS Office and ideally familiar with web and social media management
* Knowledgeable about the business environment and inward investment landscape
Experience in local government or large organisations is desirable, as is access to a vehicle for occasional travel.
Why Join Us?
Youll Be Part Of a Forward-thinking, Collaborative Team Working To Attract Investment And Drive Economic Growth In Norfolk And Suffolk. We Offer
* A supportive and inclusive work environment
* Opportunities for professional development
* Flexible working arrangements
* The chance to make a tangible difference in your community
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
o Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
o A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
o Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
o Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
o Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
o A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
Before you apply, we recommend reading the fullJob description and person specificationto help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
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Redeployment closing date: 10 August 2025 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 17 August 2025 23:59
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