Graduate Inward Investment Officer

Graduate Inward Investment Officer supporting investment attraction in the Highlands and Islands through investor engagement, marketing materials, events, enquiries, and economic development projects.

Starting salary: £32,438 per annum. Excellent pension and benefits package.

Have you graduated in the last four years? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity to develop your career with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

The role

As a Graduate Inward Investment Officer, you will help attract new investment to the region by coordinating investor visits, developing high-quality marketing and proposition materials, supporting events and responding to investment enquiries.

Working closely with colleagues across HIE and partner organisations, you will contribute to projects that showcase the region’s strengths in sectors such as Energy Transition, Space and Life Sciences, while gaining valuable experience at the heart of economic development and investment attraction.

The person

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated graduate educated to degree level in economics, business management, marketing or a related subject. You will have strong communication, analytical and organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and excellent attention to detail.

You'll be comfortable working collaboratively as part of a team while also using your own initiative and will be committed to delivering high standards of customer service. Strong IT skills and a genuine interest in supporting economic and regional development will help you thrive in this role.