Enterprise M3 LEP seeks new Head of Enterprise & Innovation

Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership (EM3) has created an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of promoting the EM3 region as a prime location for business. Working as part of the senior leadership team, the Head of Enterprise and Innovation will drive forward the EM3 Vision to support a Low Carbon, High Growth economy in the EM3 area.  You will be responsible for leading the programme of work to attract and retain high performing enterprises and support growth in high skilled jobs. You will facilitate cluster development in priority business sectors, new economic growth and lead on the Hampshire/Surrey Multi-Site Enterprise Zone.

This post is suited to someone with a strong understanding of business needs and who can bring together public and private sector ambitions. You should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders at a senior level, including local authority partners, developers, property agents, businesses and central government departments. You will be expected to be able to network, develop new initiatives to support the economy and facilitate bringing forward new commercial space in the Enterprise Zone.

A self-starter and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy, you will be an “ideas person,” a strong negotiator on commercial terms, be comfortable in writing evidence-based reports and business cases and have strong project management skills to see projects through to delivery. A background in development, commercial agency, planning, marketing or economic development is ideal but other relevant experience will be considered.