Strategic Sites Accelerator - Programme Lead, Office for Investment


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£69,185 to £80,538 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Sept 2026

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Summary

Background

The Department for Business and Trade has established the Strategic Sites Accelerator programme, which will assist, accelerate and acquire strategic investment sites for Industrial or commercial use across the UK. This ambitious programme will enable the delivery of the Industrial Strategy and support the government's economic growth agenda. We are currently at a critical stage, working with the National Wealth Fund to select and transact on our first few sites, finalise an investment strategy, and navigate complex requirements including subsidy control, FT rules, and co-ordinating multiple public actors.

The Role

As G6 Programme Lead, you will provide overall leadership and direction to the Strategic Sites Accelerator programme. You will:

Take ownership of the programme business case development, ensuring robust analysis and compliance with government standards
Lead on designing and finalising a robust investment strategy alongside the National Wealth Fund that maximises economic impact and aligns with government priorities
Contribute significantly to the overall asset management strategy and fund design, including CDEL FT investment products
Coordinate and drive forward key workstreams including procurement, market engagement, site selection and investment strategy
Provide senior leadership to the programme team, building capability and ensuring effective delivery
Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry and local partners
Support ministers in making key strategic decisions about the programme
Ensure the programme delivers on time, within budget and achieves its intended outcomes.

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