Ballard House
Permanent
37 hours per week
52 weeks per year
Grade I (£39,571 to £44,624)
Economic Development Manager (Innovation & Business Relationships) 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.
We are looking for an Economic Development Manager to lead our support to our key businesses and main economic sectors, ultimately with a view to retain/increase inward investment, grow high value jobs/businesses in Plymouth (see www.investplymouth.co.uk) and delivering projects which drive good economic growth.
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 and businesses which are creating the next generation of high value sustainable jobs.
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 our Inward Investment and Enterprise Manager, Nina Sarlaka at nina.sarlaka@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 16th August 2022
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 25th August 2022