At a Glance
- Tasks: Attract new investment by coordinating visits and developing marketing materials.
- Company: Join Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a leader in economic development.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £32,438, excellent pension, and benefits package.
- Other info: Full-time role with a two-year fixed term contract and great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on regional development while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in economics, business management, or related field required.
The predicted salary is between 32438 - 32438 £ per year.
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 involves helping to attract new investment to the region by coordinating investor visits, developing high-quality marketing and proposition materials, supporting events, and responding to investment enquiries. You will work closely with colleagues across HIE and partner organisations, contributing 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 is 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.
Position: Graduate Inward Investment Officer
Location: Inverness
Starting salary: £32,438 per annum. Excellent pension and benefits package.
Contract/hours: Two-year fixed term contract, full-time, 35 hours per week
Job reference: 1152
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Interviews: w/c 14 September 2026
If you have any questions about the role please email recruitment@hient.co.uk.
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