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Economic Development Officer
| Posting date: | 18 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,777 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £29,777 per annum - Fixed term contract up to 31.03.2025 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2024 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Rutland County Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PLA 0924 30291 |
Summary
Are you passionate about driving local economic growth and supporting businesses to thrive? Do you have the skills to manage impactful projects that benefit local communities and attract investment? If so, Rutland County Council is looking for a dynamic and motivated Economic Development Officer to join our team, with a particular focus on delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which encompasses the priority areas of Community and Place, Local Business Support, and People and Skills.
This post is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It is a fixed term contract up to 31 March 2025.
As an Economic Development Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Rutland’s Economic Development Strategy and major programmes that enhance the county as a vibrant place to live, work, and do business. A major part of your work will be focused on the successful implementation and management of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, ensuring the funding is used effectively to drive economic growth, job creation, and local business support. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to deliver programmes, monitor project progress and ensure successful outcomes.
For more information about what you will need to be successful in this role, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Interviews will be held week commencing 30 September. Exact date to be confirmed.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Hayley McHugo-Chavda at hmchugo@rutland.gov.uk.
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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