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Economic Development Officer

Employer
Park Avenue Recruitment
Location
Devon
Salary
£45-£50
Closing date
20 Jun 2021

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Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Discipline
Economic Development/Funding
Function
Officer
Sector
Local Authority

Job Details

I am currently working with a Local Authority based in Devon who are looking for a Senior Economic Development Officer to join the team of the interim basis. This position will be a 3 month initial contract but likely to roll on longer!

The main duties will include:

  • carrying out surveys, research and consultations in order to write a local economic development strategy;
  • creating an action plan in order to implement the economic development strategy and monitoring its progress;
  • seeking opportunities for external funding and making bids;
  • project managing economic development and regeneration schemes;
  • providing advice for local entrepreneurs and business start-ups;
  • acting as a first point of call for investment enquiries;
  • promoting the development of tourism in the area;
  • encouraging sustainable business practices

The council are looking for someone with the experience above. The role will be 37 hours and they are looking to pay between £45-£50 per hour for the right candidate. They are offering remote working but you would need to travel for meetings when necessary.

If you are interested in this position please send your CV to amy@park-avenue.co.uk or call on 02037954828. The manager is collecting CV’s ASAP!

Company

Park Avenue Recruitment specializes specifically and solely in helping Town Planning professionals secure their next career move.

We are working with public and private sector clients nationwide, and are keen to share our extensive network and established relationships with you, to provide a tailored, consultative and honest service.

As well as this, we are comprised of experienced and established consultants, so you can feel safe in the knowledge that you are placing your reputation, and job search, in safe hands.

Park Avenue focuses on recruiting for positions from Graduate to Director level on an interim and permanent basis in the following planning-based disciplines:

Development Management

Planning Policy

Planning Enforcement

Building Control

Urban Design

Conservation & Historical Buildings

S106/CIL

Economic Development

Interim Management

 

Whether you are considering a change, want to find a planning consultant to fit your needs, or simply want to have a chat, we are always happy to hear from you.

Amy Holt   - Planning Team Manager – 020 3795 4828

                    amy@park-avenue.co.uk

Liam South - South East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        liam@park-avenue.co.uk

Billy Hiron - Midlands and the North Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        billy@park-avenue.co.uk

Natasha Marriott - East England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        natasha@park-avenue.co.uk

Shannon O'Sullivan - South West England Specialist - 020 3795 4828

                        shannon@park-avenue.co.uk

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 3795 4828
Location
Finsgate
57 Cranwood Street
London
London
EC1V 9EE
United Kingdom

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