Inward Investment Project Officer

Inward Investment Project Officer | 10970 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £37,280 to £39,152 per annum (Scale I) | County Hall / Hybrid working

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, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re 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, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of inward investment projects and promotional campaigns. You’ll 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 we’re looking For

We’re 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?

You’ll 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

To arrange an informal discussion or for further details on the role, please contact Joanne Kerrison at joanne.kerrison@norfolk.gov.uk

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:

  • ‘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.   

  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)

  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

  • 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)

  • 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 full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.  

Redeployment closing date: 03 August 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 09 August 2026 23:59