Team Leader Investment Delivery - #193179

Bedford Borough Council


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Bedford
Salary: £52,413 - £56,676 per year
Contract type: Full time

General information

Reference

005187

Closing Date

19/07/2026

Service Area

Directorate

Environment

Service Area

Regulation, Housing & Customer

Vacancy Details

Category

Managerial - Managerial - All

Job Title

Team Leader Investment Delivery

Grade

BBU13

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU13 52,413 - 56,676

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37.00

Job Advert

At Bedford Borough Council, we play a vital role in shaping place & community, delivering ambitious projects & services that help our residents, businesses & communities thrive. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team at the heart of one of the UK's most significant growth and investment programmes. Situated within the nationally significant Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, Bedford Borough is set to benefit from a once-in-a-generation pipeline of transformational, multi-billion-pound projects, including the Universal UK Resort, strategic A421 and A428 highway improvements, East West Rail & emerging New Towns initiatives. If you are passionate about driving investment and sustainable, inclusive growth, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Bedford Borough as a great place to live, work and invest.


Just as we want the best for our communities, we want the best for our people. We value our teams, offering flexible & hybrid working, opportunities for professional development & a collaborative culture where people can make a real difference.


We're looking for a Team Leader Investment Delivery, someone who brings more than technical expertise. We want a strategic leader, a collaborator & an ambassador who understands how to attract investment & support businesses to grow & create opportunities for residents.


This is a high-profile leadership role in our Environment Directorate within the Planning department, responsible for leading the Council's business growth & inward investment agenda.


You'll be at the forefront of delivering Bedford Borough economic ambitions, helping to position the area as a destination of choice for inward investment, innovation & business growth. Working across local, regional & national partnerships, you'll ensure that economic opportunities translate into business investment, jobs, & prosperity for our residents.


The role oversees a significant portfolio of activity, including inward investment, business support, & leading relationships with investors, employers, government agencies & regional partners.


We want someone who:

Has significant experience in economic development, inward investment & business support.
Has a proven track record of securing inward investment.
Understands how to build strong partnerships across businesses, education, government & the wider public sector.
Is ambitious for growth, innovation & continuous improvement.
Can influence, negotiate and communicate effectively at the highest levels.
Brings energy, resilience and a focus on delivery.
Leads with authenticity, integrity & respect.


When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.


Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

N/A

Work Pattern

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

No

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall, Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

Yes

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