Economic Development Officer
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,124 to £37,938 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | Accrington, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Hyndburn Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 2294 |
Summary
Economic Development Officer
Regeneration & Housing Services
£36,124 – 37,938 per annum
37 hours per week
Fixed Term until March 2026
Essential Car User
Politically Restricted Post
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area. If you thrive in taking the initiative, getting things done and would like to make a real difference, we would like to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Economic Development Team in a newly created role funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are recruiting for an experienced Economic Development Officer to support the Council with its continuing economic development and growth agenda, delivering key economic development priorities for the Borough that will have a significant impact on both place and quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an economic development role, will be highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative. We are looking for someone who will be able to provide support on the development and delivery of strategy plans and interventions to achieve the Council’s priorities for growth and development. This will involve contributing to the development and delivery of the sub-regional economic development strategy and plans.
You will have knowledge and experience of the inward investment process and detailed knowledge of sources of finance and investment to deliver economic development initiatives. Experience of collaborative working within multi-disciplinary teams, with external partners and stakeholders including businesses is essential.
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 16 June 2025
Vacancy Ref: 2294
Regeneration & Housing Services
£36,124 – 37,938 per annum
37 hours per week
Fixed Term until March 2026
Essential Car User
Politically Restricted Post
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area. If you thrive in taking the initiative, getting things done and would like to make a real difference, we would like to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Economic Development Team in a newly created role funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are recruiting for an experienced Economic Development Officer to support the Council with its continuing economic development and growth agenda, delivering key economic development priorities for the Borough that will have a significant impact on both place and quality of life.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an economic development role, will be highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative. We are looking for someone who will be able to provide support on the development and delivery of strategy plans and interventions to achieve the Council’s priorities for growth and development. This will involve contributing to the development and delivery of the sub-regional economic development strategy and plans.
You will have knowledge and experience of the inward investment process and detailed knowledge of sources of finance and investment to deliver economic development initiatives. Experience of collaborative working within multi-disciplinary teams, with external partners and stakeholders including businesses is essential.
Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 16 June 2025
Vacancy Ref: 2294
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