Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting opportunity to join Northumberland County Council’s Economic Development Service to support the development and delivery of strategic economic growth projects and initiatives that contribute to the delivery of the Northumberland Economic Strategy.
Northumberland is an ambitious County and priorities for the Place and Regeneration Directorate is the development and delivery of Northumberland’s Economic Strategy; commissioning services which will deliver the Council’s ambition for economic development and growth; and contributing to making the County a place where people want to live and work, creating new opportunities.
The postholder will manage components of the Council’s Economic Growth Programme, including the development of and delivery of a range of economic growth programmes, projects and initiatives pursued by the Council, particularly in relation to the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and North East devolution. Working to the Head of Economic Development, the postholder will contribute to the overall leadership of the Economic Development Service.
We are looking for an integral team member with extensive experience in delivering strategic economic development and regeneration programmes and a track record of engaging effectively with others at a senior level and building productive partnerships with key stakeholders. You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills and also be flexible and innovative in your approach and be able to work as part of a highly effective and valued team.
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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