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Business Development Officer

Employer
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Location
Burton upon Trent
Salary
£31,364 to £34,834
Closing date
24 Oct 2024
Reference
ESBC/TP/335/173
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Regeneration
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our regeneration and enterprise team for the right, entrepreneurial candidate.  We have a growing regeneration portfolio and this is a chance to be part of a dynamic and fast-paced service.

The post holder will be ESBCs main link with local businesses across the borough, particularly SMEs.  We have a popular business grants scheme, which the successful candidate will be responsible for managing.  We also have business services delivered under UKSPF, which the post holder will help to promote.  In addition, the post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering a number of business engagement events throughout the year across East Staffordshire.

The right candidate will be a successful self-starter, confident in networking and engaging with a wide range of individuals, from local businesses to ESBC councillors. The successful candidate will also be proficient at keeping records of applications, an overview of the budget, and organising paperwork, required as part of the grant application process. 

We are a friendly team and this is a great opportunity to be able to join us and help us take our plans for regenerating the borough forward. 

In return, we can offer

  • A car allowance
  • Local Government Pension
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working

 

Attached documents
EP0200 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Sept 2024 (2).docx

Company

East Staffordshire Borough Council aims to recruit and retain the most talented people to enable us to deliver high quality services for our residents.  A career with East Staffordshire Borough Council offers rewarding and challenging opportunities in a wide range of roles, and the chance to make a difference to the lives of local people.  As an employee of East Staffordshire Borough Council you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, opportunities to learn and develop new skills and leisure activity discounts.  Further information regarding the numerous benefits and rewards associated with working for us can be found on this page Benefits and Rewards

About East Staffordshire

East Staffordshire is a great mix of town and country.  The capital of the National Forest, the St George’s Park FA Centre and a rich brewing heritage can all be found in the borough, as can beautiful countryside and interesting villages.  The Council offices and Town Hall are based in Burton upon Trent.

East Staffordshire Town Images

Equality & Diversity

The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone, including people of different age, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation. 

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and further details of our commitment to Equality and Diversity can be found on this page Equality and Diversity

   East Staffs

Learning and Development

We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our workforce to meet the current and future needs of the organisation. Further details of learning and development opportunities can be found on this page Learning and Development

How To Apply

Details of how to complete an application, can be found on this page How to apply

Company info
Website
Telephone
01283 508251
Location
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Town Hall
King Edward Place
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2EB
United Kingdom

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