Job Description
Job Title:
Investment and Research Intern – 6 month fixed term contract.
Salary:
£14,140
Location:
The Capital Building, Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9PP
Main Purpose of the Job
To carry out research to inform Liverpool Vision’s Business Planning and Investment strategy.
To provide support to potential investors and support event management and investor visits.
Directly Responsible To:
Investment Manager
Main Areas of Responsibility:

Provide accurate and relevant research and intelligence to Invest Liverpool team to inform
strategy and provide analysis to assist in encouraging high levels of inward investment for
the benefit of the local economy and community;

Manage and update Liverpool Vision’s Performance Management Tracker and provide
analysis as required to the Invest Liverpool and Place Marketing teams;

Maintain a database of facts and statistics to ensure an accurate and consistent reporting
of facts and statistics in Liverpool Vision’s marketing material, reviewing and updating
material accordingly;

Ensure that Liverpool Vision complies with up to date Data Protection protocols, ensuring
that a review of all data sources owned by the company is undertaken at least annually;

Review, research and respond to any Liverpool Vision FOI requests, involving appropriate
key personnel as required;

Co-ordinate and produce ad-hoc Corporate reports as required;

Manage the reporting and analysis of the inward investment pipeline for both the
Liverpool City Region and Department of International Trade;

Assist with the organisation and support of investment related events and visits;

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post which Liverpool Vision might
from time to time assign.
Core Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

Market research skills;

A good understanding of the available sources of intelligence, both formal and informal;
 An understanding of the Liverpool offer in terms of local assets and investment
opportunities;
 A working knowledge of the structure and key players in Liverpool City Council, Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce and the Liverpool City Region LEP is desirable;

An understanding of national and international trends and opportunities and how these
opportunities can be maximised;

A working knowledge of the inward investment process;

High level analytical skills including the ability to draw key messages from complex
information, quickly and accurately, including statistical data;

Strong communication skills, verbal and written; in particular, the ability to produce easy
to understand written material using a variety of formal and informal sources, some of
which involve complex data;

The ability to prioritise and manage a busy and varied workload, frequently involving
responding quickly to new issues emerging at short notice;

Strong IT skills; proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and the internet;

Ability to work on own initiative, including capability to identify and assess new
opportunities for the function to fulfil its purpose more effectively;

Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to develop and maintain strong working
relationships with colleagues, partners and clients.
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is an outline of the main responsibilities
for this role. The jobholder may be required to undertake reasonable additional duties as requested by their Line
Manager.
This job description is not contractual.