Investment Manager

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Help attract new businesses, investment and jobs to Sheffield

This is a great time to help shape Sheffield’s economic future. Sheffield and South Yorkshire have been named the UK’s number one Rising Star in the 2026 Dealroom Global Tech Ecosystem Index, while the region’s startup ecosystem is valued at more than £3 billion. With two universities, world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities and major opportunities linked to the Innovation Spine and Investment Zone, Sheffield has a strong and growing proposition for investors.

As an Investment Manager within Invest Sheffield, you will play a central role in attracting and supporting businesses considering Sheffield as a place to invest, relocate or expand.

You will work through the Sheffield City Landing Pad, a public-private partnership bringing together the Council, property sector, business organisations and other key stakeholders to provide a coordinated front door for investors and promote Sheffield with one clear voice. The partnership includes the Council, Sheffield Property Association, Sheffield Chamber, Sheffield BID and Sheffield Technology Parks.

You will manage investment opportunities from initial enquiry to delivery, building relationships with UK and international investors, developers, property agents, intermediaries and economic development partners. You will understand investors’ requirements, develop tailored propositions, identify property opportunities and coordinate support on planning, recruitment, skills, funding, transport, infrastructure and innovation.

This commercially focused role combines relationship management, business development, city promotion, research and practical problem-solving. You will represent Sheffield at national events, deliver investor round tables and large-scale promotional activity, and use Linked In and other professional channels confidently to build relationships, identify opportunities and promote the city. You will also operate within a politically led local authority, briefing senior officers and elected Members where appropriate.

• Generate and respond to inward investment enquiries from businesses considering establishing, relocating or expanding in Sheffield.
• Manage live investment projects from initial enquiry through to investment decision, establishment and aftercare.
• Build trusted relationships with investors, senior business leaders, developers, property agents, intermediaries and partners.
• Develop tailored propositions setting out Sheffield’s business, property, sector, skills, innovation and quality-of-place offer.
• Undertake property searches and arrange investor meetings, presentations and visits.
• Generate opportunities through research, campaigns, events, referrals, Linked In and professional networks.
• Represent Sheffield at national events and help deliver investor round tables, conferences and other activity promoting the city.
• Coordinate support from Council services and partners to help investors overcome barriers and progress their plans.
• Maintain accurate records, handle sensitive information discreetly and prepare briefings for senior officers, Members and partners.
• Use investor intelligence to inform Sheffield’s investment proposition, economic priorities and service improvement.

You will have experience of working with businesses, investors, developers, property professionals, economic development organisations or relevant partners. You will be comfortable engaging with senior decision-makers and representing Sheffield credibly and confidently.

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