Be part of building Scotland’s future

Scottish Enterprise (SE) is Scotland's national and international economic development agency. We work to transform the Scottish economy by helping businesses to innovate and scale, creating high-value jobs, boosting productivity, and growing national wealth.

Join SE and lead our newly formed Investment Solutions Team, within the Entrepreneurship & Investment (E&I) Directorate. Your expertise and vision will be at the heart of developing investment focused solutions in Scotland’s most innovative industries.

The role  

You’ll drive a new team delivering bespoke and market making investment solutions. As Team Leader, you’ll prioritise the most important work, collaborating with SE colleagues to develop business cases for new investment activities and interventions. You’ll work closely with industry, funders and public sector bodies too – to develop your expertise and unlock the funding barriers constraining the flow of private sector investment into hard-to-fund and emerging markets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading an experienced team of investment experts creating new investment products and delivering new solutions in the market.

• Collaborating with industry, public and private sector funders and senior SE colleagues to share information and develop joined-up solutions to market challenges.

• Attending events to raise SE’s profile delivering economically critical, innovative funding solutions.

• Joining the Entrepreneurship & Investment extended Management Team and the Investment Committee, as well as deputising for the Head of Investment where appropriate.

Who we’re looking for:

Coming from an investment background, with solid experience of negotiating commercial funding, you’ll bring an in-depth understanding of the financing challenges facing companies and industries operating in emergent markets. You’ll use your expertise to drive change and champion your team to develop new and creative solutions – fostering team success through development and coaching.

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Experience of leading a team delivering effective change.
• Extensive deal experience in some or all of private equity, debt structuring and project finance.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of generating and delivering creative solutions.
• Ability to spearhead effective collaborating with multiple senior stakeholders utilising strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience of economic development and ideally, market creation.
• Effective written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• Presenting complex propositions including robust assessment of the opportunities and risks.
• An SCQF Level 10 qualification or equivalent experience in accountancy, banking, law or investment. 

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• Sector specific investment experience relevant to one or more of SE’s strategic priorities.
• Well-connected in the Scottish finance and public sector.

Find out from our CEO what makes Scottish Enterprise a unique place to work.

Role Profile

Further information on the role can be found in the attached role profile.

Life at Scottish Enterprise

As one of Scotland’s Top 10 Flexible Employers, we pride ourselves on empowering our colleagues to work when and where they can best deliver their role in support of our corporate plan.  Learn more about working with us 

How to apply

If you're interested in this role, complete your application form by 11 August 2024.

Interview dates

First interviews: w/c 19 August

Our values

Being part of Scottish Enterprise means being open to new ideas and trying different ways of working. We support each other to reach our full potential. We celebrate shared success and learn together when things don’t go so well.  And we always treat each other fairly, with respect and understanding. Together, we are the difference. 

At Scottish Enterprise, we’re proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience and thought is vital to the success of our vision for the future of every community across Scotland. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required, not only during the application and assessment process but throughout employment with us.

We have the following networks which are open to all colleagues to help drive inclusion, Disability Positive, Gender Balanced, Multi-cultural, Multi-Generational and Pride (LGBTQ+).

Apply now to build your future with us.