Ballard House
Permanent
37 hours per week
Grade E (£22,911-£25,295) per annum
Economic Development Officer - role profile
Plymouth is one of the country’s major cities, proud of its
naval and commercial heritage and ambitious in its plans for the future. The
City Council is committed to growth and making sure our economy continues to
strengthen, so that as Britain’s Ocean City we are a leading destination of
choice both for commerce and visitors.
The Council already has a number of innovative and high
profile economic development initiatives underway, which form an integral part
of the Plymouth Plan. Our commitment to job creation, supporting enterprise and
helping people get into work means that we need flexible, committed, positive
and ‘can-do’ people.
The Economy, Enterprise and Employment Service means that
all of our posts provide an excellent opportunity to make your mark on the
future of Plymouth’s economy and how we deliver the very best experiences for
our residents, visitors and potential investors.
This post is situated in the Economy, Partnerships and
Regeneration team whose aim is to develop and deliver strategic economic
development & regeneration plans, partnerships and projects; promoting
businesses, jobs, skills, employability and community renewal across Plymouth.
In particular, the post holder will work collaboratively
with businesses and stakeholder groups especially in relation to developing the
co-operative sector and promoting inclusive growth through launch of a new
charter.
If you think you can make your mark by working closely with
partners and want to make a difference then we would welcome your application
and don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please note this position may be suitable for job share.
For more information or an informal discussion, please
contact Anna Peachey, Economy, Partnerships & Regeneration Manager, or
anyone in the team on 01752 307840.
Closing date: Monday 18 November 2019
Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 3 December 2019