Job Description

Economic Development OfficerSalary xc2xa331,368 - xc2xa337,298 pa plus essential car user allowance.Fixed term 2-year contractWe are an ambitious Council, committed to delivering great, safe, clean and green places for our residents, stakeholders and businesses. The growth and prosperity of the local economy is a key priority of Spelthorne Borough Council, and we continue to encourage inward investment and business growth right across the borough.Join Spelthorne Borough Council and be part of an organisation who is committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We welcome a culture of innovation and creativity by welcoming new ideas from everyone.To achieve this, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer with the skills, interest and enthusiasm to join its Economic Development team.Sitting within Place, Prosperity and Protection Service this role will support the delivery of the emerging refreshed Economic Prosperity Strategy, by implementing a programme management approach to enable us to capture and articulate progress against a future delivery plan.We are seeking a candidate that has experience in a similar role of economic development. This career advancement role will assist in managing the Spelthorne Business Hub, the Spelthorne Jobs and Skills Hub, events, business engagement, and promoting our borough, supporting our towns, business investments and start-ups. The successful candidate will engage and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders across all sectors and be able to work effectively with elected members, senior managers and staff at all levels. Your negotiation, influencing skills and strong business networking will be vital to ensure you manage priorities and achieve objectives in a results-oriented environment.Using your own initiative, you will be able to demonstrate strong evidence of decision making, taking responsibility and problem solving and be comfortable representing the Council at partnership meetings.Our mission is to be the best council, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If youxe2x80x99re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Councilxe2x80x99s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Chris Norrington on 01784 446 208 orPrevious applicants need not apply.Closing date: Sunday 27 April 2025 (23:59)Interview dates: 6, 7, 8 May 2025CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.Working towards equal opportunitiesStrictly No Agencies

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