Your new company
A forward-thinking public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Strategic Investment Partnerships Advisor to drive major regeneration and investment programmes. This organisation is committed to long-term economic growth, place-making and delivering high-impact development opportunities through strong public-private partnerships.
Your new role
You will lead the development and delivery of a commercially focused investment strategy, designed to attract significant private sector funding and accelerate regeneration initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and promoting a compelling investment strategy and prospectus to attract domestic and international investors
Structuring innovative funding models, including public-private partnerships, joint ventures and refinancing solutions
Leading on negotiations with institutional investors, developers and funding partners
Providing expert commercial and financial advice to senior stakeholders on investment opportunities, risk and governance
Building and maintaining high-level relationships across government, business and investor networks
Supporting the development of long-term regeneration and place strategies
Representing the organisation at investment forums, events and stakeholder engagements
Contributing to policy discussions and aligning investment strategies with national and regional priorities
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Experience:
Proven track record in developing and delivering investment or commercial strategies
Experience securing significant private sector investment (typically £50m+)
Strong background in financial structuring, PPPs, or complex funding arrangements
Experience working with investors, financial institutions, or within a corporate finance environment
Demonstrable success in managing senior stakeholder relationships and negotiating complex deals
Experience developing business cases, investment propositions and funding submissions
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong commercial acumen with expertise in investment strategy and financial modelling
Deep understanding of regeneration, economic development and inward investment
Knowledge of national policy, funding mechanisms and market conditions
Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate strategic priorities into investable opportunities
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
Qualifications:
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Economics, Real Estate or related)
Professional or postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile investment and regeneration programmes
Exposure to senior stakeholders and major investment deals
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Competitive daily rate
A role with genuine strategic impact on long-term growth and development
What you need to do now
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