Role: Strategic Investment Partnership Advisor
Contract Length: 3 months with the possibility to extend (Part time – 2 days per week)
Location: Medway
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £585 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Strategic Investment Partnership Advisor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR
To lead Medway Council’s strategic investment and regeneration agenda through producing and promoting a commercially focussed Investment Strategy and Prospectus that secures major private-sector investment into Medway’s regeneration pipeline.
The role will develop and negotiate innovative funding models, public-private partnership arrangements and refinancing structures working with institutional investors, while leveraging senior partnerships across government, business and regional networks to maximise Medway’s sustained long-term growth and influence.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE STRATEGIC INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ADVISOR
- Degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Applied Economics, Investment Management, Real Estate or similar.
- APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field including MSc in Infrastructure Finance / Financial Economics / Investment Management or similar.
- Relevant professional accreditation including APMG CP3P Practitioner, CIPFA, IRM or equivalent.
- Excellent understanding of investment strategy, private sector investment mechanisms, and the fundamentals of public-private partnership (PPP) models.
- Strong understanding of the national investment landscape including Investment Zones, Business Improvement Districts and devolution policy, and how these shape and impact local investment strategies.
- In depth technical knowledge of structuring finance, financial appraisal, risk assessment, due diligence and governance requirements for major investment decisions.
- Good understanding of development models including viability, development risks and how these shape investment decisions and delivery options.
- Strong knowledge of inward investment drivers, investor behaviour and the principles of promoting a place to domestic and international investment markets.
- Understanding of macro economic conditions, market cycles and factors that influence investor sentiment, capital flows and project viability.
- Extensive technical knowledge and understanding of Project and Programme management.
- In-depth understanding of local government structures, regeneration policy, inward investment and economic development frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of national Government policy relating to growth, devolution, and investment, including MHCLG programmes, and wider political environment including Local Government Reorganisation.
- Awareness of procurement regulations and best practices for commissioning external consultancy.
- Good understanding of the One Medway Council Plan and alignment with Regeneration Culture Environment objectives.
- Extensive understanding of Regeneration and Economic Development, its activities and policies and the market/external comparators for it.
- Understanding of strategic planning and alignment across local authority directorates, including Local Plan integration.
- Familiarity with regional economic partnerships and bodies such as Kent and Medway Economic Partnership.
- Strong knowledge of current funding streams and best practice in securing investment to support strategic priorities and drive sustainable growth
- In-depth understanding of economic forecasting, investment-risk dynamics and how changing financial markets influence long-term regeneration, capital structuring and PPP arrangements.
- Specialist knowledge of innovative financing mechanisms including blended finance, refinancing structures, SPVs and joint venture arrangements.
- In-depth understanding of PPP governance frameworks, commercial negotiation, risk allocation and financial institution considerations in structuring major deals.
- Expert knowledge of development delivery models, including local authority owned development companies, build to rent models, land promotion models, and mechanisms for unlocking investment into complex regeneration schemes.
- Demonstrable experience of developing, writing and delivering investment or commercial strategies, including articulating clear investment propositions and implementation plans.
- Proven experience of promoting an investment plan and securing significant private sector investment (£50m+) successfully negotiating with investors and development partners to unlock capital.
- Demonstrable experience of working within or directly alongside the financial sector including institutional investors, banks, investment funds, corporate finance advisors with an excellent understanding of how investment decisions are made.
- Track record of structuring or supporting public–private partnerships, investment vehicles or development delivery models, including assessing financial viability and commercial risk.
- Experience developing promoting and marketing investment strategies, place propositions or major programmes to investors, businesses or external audiences.
- Demonstrable experience of managing, coordinating or influencing senior level strategic relationships within complex organisations.
- Strong partnership experience across influential stakeholders, including businesses, investors, Government departments, Members, MPs and senior officers, demonstrating political awareness and effective relationship management.
- Experience contributing to or leading the development of business cases, investment papers or commercial proposals used to secure funding or investor commitment.
- Experience managing complex programmes or projects from concept to delivery, including identifying, assessing and mitigating strategic and operational risks.
- Experience of supporting or operating within robust governance frameworks, including presenting recommendations, ensuring compliance and maintaining clear audit trails.
- Experience commissioning, managing or assuring the work of external consultants, including financial, legal, commercial or market specialists.
- Experience engaging with external investment markets, regeneration partners and cross service teams to align investment activity with wider place making objectives.
- Evidence of independent working and decision making in environments requiring commercial judgement, negotiation and problem solving without clear precedents.
- Proven experience in developing and delivering strategies for commercial investment, inward investment, regeneration, economic development or within a public sector context.
- Experience engaging with Government departments, agencies or national bodies to shape policy positions and reflect organisational priorities.
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