Key Account and Investment Officer

Team Name

Economic Growth (Business & Investment)

DBS Required

No

Contract Type

Fixed Term

End Date (if FTC or Temp)

1-year fixed term contract

Weeks Per Year

52.14

Hours Per Week

37.00

Grade

NJC Band 11, SCP 29 - 33

Actual Salary

£39,862 - £44,075 per annum

Location/Work base

The Guildhall

Location Address

Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ

Required Start Date

As soon as possible

Interview Date

W/C 10th or 17th of August

Closing Date

06/08/2026

Ref No

9674

As a member of the Economy, Funding and Skills Service, the post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating economic intelligence and supporting the development and implementation of actions and initiatives to deliver the economic growth strategy for Shropshire, with a particular focus on the identified key and growing sectors.

The post holder will also support the Key Accounts and Investment Manager in initiating, nurturing and implementing business relationships with existing and new businesses in Shropshire together with fostering investment opportunities to increase economic productivity.

This will involve working collaboratively with and bringing together internal colleagues and a range of external public, private and voluntary sector partners.

Whilst the post is advertised initially as fixed term, there is potential to make the role permanent.

We would love to get to know you more so please make contact if you would like to discuss this role or our team. You can contact us on matt.potts@shropshire.gov.uk