Director of Economic Development

6 days ago


belfast, United Kingdom BELFAST CITY COUNCIL Full time
Job Description

Belfast is a city transformed and has become one of the most attractive cities in the UK and Ireland. There’s a quality of life here to rival that of any European city making it an ideal place to live, work, visit or study. It is the economic and cultural heart of the region with world class universities and thriving creative industries.  

We’re seeking to recruit a Director of Economic Development to be responsible for the leadership, development and delivery of high quality economic, cultural and skills development functions to meet the needs of citizens, investors, tourists, partners, and other key stakeholders.    

The post-holder will join the senior team in the Council’s Place and Economy Department and lead the functions in such a way that contributes positively to the city; secures continued investment and improvement; delivers sustainability and maximises economic growth, social inclusion, community well-being; and the quality of life and experiences of those who work, live, study or visit Belfast.

As an applicant, you will need to have experience of leading on the development and delivery of key economic growth strategies that have resulted in tangible outcomes. You will also need to have experience of managing integrated services that have delivered on strategic objectives while managing multi-disciplinary teams and budgets.

Please click on the Apply Button below to complete the application.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4pm on Friday 27 September 2024. No late applications will be accepted.



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