Managing Director, Regional Project Accelerator

## Managing Director, Regional Project Accelerator Apply locations:
2 Whitehall Quaytime type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
September 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100434
** Shape the Future with the National Wealth Fund
** At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. Providing £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate, we are ready to help the market invest with confidence, continue to drive forward the Government's growth ambitions.

We are looking for skilled and results oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.
** Job Purpose
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* HOW TO APPLY:

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* Location:

** Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.
** Final date to receive applications:
** 14th September 2026. Please submit a CV and covering letter to
** Reporting to:
** Chief Investment Officer
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* Contract:

** Permanent, Full-Time
** Role Purpose
** The Managing Director is responsible for leading the National Wealth Fund's Regional Project Accelerator, overseeing lending, advisory and strategic partnership activities for local authority clients.

The role involves setting strategy, building and maintaining senior client and government relationships, originating opportunities and providing leadership across a portfolio of activity spanning transport infrastructure, clean energy and place-based regeneration.

The role holder will be a prominent leadership figure within the Fund and act as a senior ambassador for the National Wealth Fund.
** Core Role Accountabilities
*** Lead Market Engagement & Strategic Relationships:
Act as a prominent external ambassador for the National Wealth Fund, building and maintaining influential relationships and collaborating with senior leaders across local government, public finance institutions (PuFIns), government departments, investors, developers, banks and industry stakeholders to enhance the Fund's profile, originate opportunities and maximise impact.
* Lead RPA Strategy and the Fund’s Place-based Investment Priority:
Partner with Executive colleagues to develop and deliver the strategy, objectives and business plans for the Regional Project Accelerator, ensuring lending, advisory and strategic partnership activities are aligned to the Fund's mandate, government priorities and growth ambitions.
* Originate and Oversee Opportunities:
Oversee the development of a sustainable pipeline of lending and advisory opportunities across transport infrastructure, clean energy and place-based regeneration. Provide strategic direction on the prioritisation, development and delivery of opportunities through the Fund’s Strategic Partnerships and the wider local authority portfolio.
* Develop Commercial and Financing Solutions:
Provide leadership on complex opportunities, supporting the development of innovative commercial, financial and delivery solutions that unlock investment, accelerate project delivery and support economic growth.
* Partner on Government Priorities:
Using regional knowledge and experience, work closely with government departments and public sector partners to address market challenges, support policy objectives and maximise the impact of the Fund's investment and advisory activities.
* Lead and Mentor:
Lead the RPA team of 30+ based in Leeds and on-site with strategic partners. Inspire and motivate this high-performing team by leading through example. Share expertise, support professional development and cultivate an inclusive and collaborative culture.
* Provide Senior Leadership:
Work collaboratively across the Fund to deliver successful client outcomes and support strategic objectives. Represent the Fund at Executive Committee, Investment Committee and Board-level forums as required.
** Knowledge, Skill & Experience Requirements
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