Business & Investment Manager (Sector Lead)

Job Introduction

Salary: £51,928 – £55,224 per year plus £3,203 car cash allowance
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Permanent 

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You’ll be doing 

You’ll lead the development and delivery of sector-focused growth programmes that support business growth, inward investment and inclusive economic opportunities across Luton. Working closely with partners, you’ll turn the Economic Growth Strategy into practical programmes, investment propositions and measurable outcomes.

As a senior sector lead, you’ll build strong relationships with businesses, investors and public, private and academic partners. You’ll identify opportunities, attract investment, support business growth and scaling, strengthen supply chains and help create high-quality jobs and opportunities for local residents.

You’ll lead projects and partnerships from concept through to delivery, securing funding, managing budgets and using economic and market intelligence to inform decisions. You’ll also champion inclusive growth, ensuring Luton’s businesses and communities benefit from the town’s economic opportunities.

What we’re looking for

You’ll have substantial recent experience in economic development, inward investment, business growth or regeneration, ideally with experience of leading sector-based growth programmes and delivering measurable outcomes.

You’ll be commercially aware and confident developing investment propositions, funding bids, business cases and programmes. You’ll have strong analytical, project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn strategic priorities into practical action.

You’ll be a proactive and influential relationship-builder who can engage senior stakeholders, businesses and partners to achieve shared outcomes. You’ll be highly organised, comfortable working autonomously and able to manage competing priorities, with a strong understanding of inclusive economic growth, inequality and place-based development.

About Us 

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process

Please review the person specification carefully and ensure you can demonstrate that you meet all of the essential criteria for the role. Applications should clearly show how your skills, experience and knowledge meet these requirements.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. 

Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: Please click here for further information.

Benefits

Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 

How to apply

We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: Please click here for further information.