You’ll be a key part of the Infrastructure Investment team, made up of economic development and investment specialists. Together, you’ll focus on attracting capital investment for major national infrastructure projects, working closely with partners and customers across the public and private sectors.
In this role, you’ll work proactively with colleagues and external stakeholders, helping the team achieve its goals in line with our organisation’s mission targets. You’ll also support the team leader in developing the team’s policies and ways of working, helping the team reach its full potential.
Responsibilities:
Project identification and development
In this area, you will:
Help identify infrastructure projects that support Scotland’s national priorities and economic growth goals
Work closely with the team leader, teams across Scottish Enterprise, and external partners – such as government agencies and private sector organisations – to develop funding strategies for these projects
Assess where proposed infrastructure investments may struggle to attract private sector backing, especially when commercial risks or market conditions create funding gaps
Help design creative funding and financing models, such as blended finance solutions, to unlock investment in strategically important projects – and when needed, get input and review from the team leader
Carry out feasibility assessments, gathering technical, financial, and regulatory information to understand each project’s potential
Work with internal teams and external partners to support project development and prepare key documents
Help create business cases, financial models, and investment materials to support investment proposals
Investor relations
In this area, you will:
Take a relationship-led approach to managing investors and partners, helping to build long-term success
Carry out market analysis to spot new investors who align with our mission milestones
Share insights, ideas, and research to shape stronger, more strategic investor engagement
Keep investor contact details and engagement records accurate and up to date
Help plan and coordinate investor meetings and communications, making sure follow-ups and documentation are handled on time
Gather market intelligence on investor trends and preferences, helping projects connect with the right audiences
Prepare briefing notes and presentations that support investor conversations and meetings
Connecting investors and coordinating visits
In this area, you will:
Help match infrastructure projects with the right investors, following guidance from the team leader
Coordinate the practical arrangements for investor visits, including scheduling meetings, organising site access, and working with stakeholders
Assist in preparing meeting agendas, briefing materials, and site tour plans for investor visits
Track the results of investor engagement and keep records up to date to support ongoing relationships
Promotional events and activities
In this area, you will:
Plan and deliver promotional activities, including networking events and conferences
Help create promotional materials and presentations tailored for infrastructure investors
Represent the team at events when needed, supporting networking and relationship building
Help assess how well promotional activities are working and suggest ways to make them more effective
Other responsibilities
Your other responsibilities will include:
Contributing to a positive team culture by working collaboratively and focusing on solutions
Making sure best practices are followed and guarantee compliance with our policies, particularly around using CRM systems, analysing data, and preparing management reports
Competencies:
Experience identifying, developing, and promoting infrastructure investment opportunities, ideally linked to Scotland’s national economic development priorities
A background in capital markets or the financial sector, with a track record of curiosity, drive, and a focus on delivering innovation and value
Strong financial understanding, alongside solid numeracy and analytical skills relevant to assessing capital investment opportunities in private markets
Proven ability to analyse complex situations and problems, drawing clear conclusions and making sound recommendations
Experience building influential, collaborative relationships with senior external stakeholders
Confident decision-making skills and the ability to take ownership of your work
Excellent ICT skills, with working knowledge of online creative tools
The ability to stay calm under pressure and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive approach, using your initiative and taking responsibility for your actions and outcomes
A good understanding of Scottish Enterprise’s mission-based approach, the principles of economic development, and how to apply them in projects and programmes
Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:
Experience working with joint venture structures, along with an understanding of the stakeholder management and governance principles involved
Good knowledge of Scotland’s competitive strengths and areas in which it has an advantage over other markets
A solid understanding of the Treasury Green Book, the Scottish Public Finance Manual, and Subsidy Control rules
Qualifications:
SCQF level 9 in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience
How to Apply:
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