Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Information
This is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and drive in the Economic Development and Growth Directorate, which is leading the way in delivering a significant regeneration programme, driving new and innovative inclusive growth activities across Northumberland and playing an integral role in the devolution agenda and the development of the new Mayoral Combined Authority for the North East.
Northumberland is an ambitious County and there is a lot happening! The County Council has clear plans to tackle inequality, deliver value for money for our residents and businesses and support economic growth. With a key role in realising these ambitions a priority for the Directorate and this role is the development and delivery of Northumberland’s Economic Strategy; commissioning services which will deliver the Council’s ambition for the economic development and growth, playing a key role in creating new opportunities and making the County a place where people want to live, work, and visit. The postholder will play a role in the development of the Mayoral Combined Authority and regional devolution arrangements, the commissioning of activities to support businesses and people, to advance inclusive economic growth and realise the potential of key sectors, including the visitor economy, as well as support rural growth and lead the development of the cultural investment programme for the Council. This role will take a lead, working to the Director of Economic Development & Growth to manage this considerable portfolio and contribute to the overall leadership of the Economic Development and Growth Directorate.
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits 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)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Interviews are due to take place w/c 26th February 2024
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
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:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
