Ballard House
Permanent
37 hours per week
52 weeks per year
Grade G (£32,909 to £35,411)
Senior Economic Development Officer Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Economic Development Officer, working within the Business Relationships and Innovation Team at Plymouth City Council.
The primary focus of the role is to increase inward investment activity in the city through supporting businesses and delivering projects which drive economic growth. The role will require you to develop and manage relationships with key businesses in the Plymouth area to provide support and a single liaison point to help them locate, and grow in Plymouth.
You will act as an ambassador for the city at key events, this might include public speaking at events. Support the production of inward investment focussed collateral, aid in the maintenance of the Invest Plymouth website, produce regular contributions of content for social media platforms and the fortnightly newsletter. Provide information and guidance to businesses working with key partners and stakeholders to aid navigation through complex needs such as restructuring or business expansion.
Ideally, candidates will be experienced in working in economic development focused settings with a good understanding of the drivers of inward investment activity and an ability to collect and process economic data to inform team activity, local policy and growth focused projects.
This
role is not suitable for flexible working due to the needs of the service.
Plymouth
City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will
be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender
reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race,
religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.
As
part of our commitment to promoting equality
we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are
considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care or are an Armed
Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact David Lea on; David.lea@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing Date: Tuesday 19 September