Strategic Projects Officer

4 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Projects and Strategy Officer to enhance the physical, social, and economic wellbeing of our community.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role collaborating with local authorities and organisations to deliver improvement projects, coordinating and implementing initiatives for town improvement, leading broader regeneration efforts, and achieving set targets for the town's development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating and implementing initiatives for town improvement.
  • Leading broader regeneration efforts.
  • Achieving set targets for the town's development.
  • Supporting local businesses.
  • Representing the town through visible presence and media.
  • Funding - identifying funding sources, preparing bids, and managing projects from start to completion.

Requirements:

  • Degree level qualification or formal professional qualification in Community Development or Business Management or related subject.
  • Excellent administrative experience and confident IT skills including the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • A confident and professional approach in working across all disciplines and organisational levels to develop effective working relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Experience of town development strategies/Business Improvement Districts (BIDs).
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, together with excellent listening skills.
  • Ability to accept responsibility for major tasks/projects and deliver results, often in complex and difficult situations.
  • Experience of supporting projects linked to an organisation's strategic agenda.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive team environment where your skills are valued and recognised, and the chance to play a pivotal role in stakeholder engagement, project co-ordination and town development while enhancing the council's success, in addition to 25 days annual leave, and the option to join the local government pension scheme.



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