Ballard House
Permanent
37 hours per week
Grade G (£30,984 to £33,486)
Senior Economic Development Officer Role Profile
Plymouth is one of the country’s major cities, proud of its naval and commercial heritage and ambitious in it plans for the future.
Plymouth City Council is committed to growth and making sure that our economy continues to strengthen, so that, as Britain’s Ocean City, we are a leading destination of choice for both business and visitors.
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for a Senior Economic Development Officer to support our key businesses and main economic sectors, ultimately with a view to retaining/increasing inward investment in Plymouth (see www.investplymouth.co.uk ), delivering projects which drive good economic growth and well paid jobs.
This is a varied and demanding role where no two days will be the same and you will be liaising with senior stakeholders across the City and further afield. It is an ideal opportunity to grow your understanding of the exciting economic development taking place currently and be at the heart of transformational projects which are creating the next generation of high value sustainable jobs.
Please note that this role relates to the Innovation and Business Relationships element of the job description.
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 an informal discussion please contact David Lea at david.lea@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date: Monday 10th October 2022
Anticipated interview date: Friday 21st October 2022