Economic Development Specialist

2 weeks ago


Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Rugby Borough Council Full time £46,731 - £49,764

About the Economic Development Role

We are seeking an exceptional and dynamic Economic Development Manager to assist with our growth and regeneration agenda in Rugby Borough.

The successful candidate will be working as part of a dedicated team to engage and work in partnership with a range of organisations to ensure that we have the best possible business support and inward investment offer, complimented by a skills infrastructure to nurture and develop our businesses and their workforce.

In this role, you will lead the economic development function, delivering Corporate Plan priorities including supporting the Rugby town centre economy in relation to the regeneration of Rugby Town Centre and leading on the delivery and implementation of our newly adopted economic strategy.

Key responsibilities include developing a strategic approach to economic development, establishing and building effective relationships with key economic partners and identifying and bidding for external funding to deliver objectives.

About the Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need experience working in Economic Development or a related field, delivering government-funded economic development and regeneration projects and programmes. You will need experience at management level in a Local Authority setting and be able to demonstrate having developed a successful inward investment offer and place-making narratives.

We offer a range of benefits including 40 days annual leave, a generous Local Government Pension Scheme, hybrid working, and access to learning and development opportunities.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



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