Business Development Officer

1 month ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

Business Development Officer - Bus Shelter Project

Fixed Term, Full Time

£26,076 to £30,678 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Please note this a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 3 years.

The Opportunity

The Business Development Officer will contribute to the overall commercial direction of the Integrated Passenger Transport Unit (IPTU) by identifying innovative new business opportunities and enhancements to existing services across the IPTU.

The role will support the Business Development team in the delivery of their projects and initiatives contributing towards the overall direction of travel and ambitious income targets. This role will specifically support the implementation of the Essex-wide Bus Shelter Contract.

The ideal candidate would have or be seeking to develop experience of project delivery and implementation within a commercial environment. Contributing to the development of business cases which successfully attain funding is key to success. A knowledge and expertise within the advertising sphere would also be advantageous.

Accountabilities

Contributing to the development of business cases, across the IPTU, invest to save and infrastructure capital projects.Carry out research and collecting data to support business cases, identifying the key associated benefits and risks.Responsible for ensuring projects meet key milestones and are delivered on time and within budget; specifically, the Essex-wide Bus Shelter project.Work collaboratively across the Council to drive the procurement process for projectsManage internal and external stakeholder engagement for projects, taking account of potential sensitivities and ensuring best outcomes for the communities of Essex.Contribute to the development of new projects which encourage innovative and entrepreneurial business models and generate income, to deliver a financially viable service on a sustainable basis.Update progress recording system to track progress of financial targets across the Business Development function within the IPTUSpecific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.Lead the production of planning application maps through GIS and submit planning applications to District Authorities The Experience You Will Bring Educated to RQF level 3 (A-Level) or equivalent by experienceEvidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area.Experience of project delivery and implementationExperience of building strong relationships and partnerships which are collaborative and influential in nature and engender delivery.Good leadership skills which motivate multi-disciplinary teams from diverse backgrounds, to achieve strategic objectives.Advantageous to have experience in the UK advertising market, understanding the current and future network; including planning law and applications and managing public relations impacts that arise. To read more about us please visit: Climate, Environment and Customer Services Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads
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