Strategic Economic Development Officer
- Employer
- Warwick District Council
- Location
- Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
- Salary
- £33,799 - £35,934 per annum plus Bupa Cashplan, Pension Scheme, Upto 31 days leave, Flexible Working
- Closing date
- 6 Sep 2019
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Economic development, Planning, Regeneration
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Warwick District Council is looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person who can help deliver and manage a broad range of economic development initiatives across the district.
Warwick District has a vibrant and diverse economy. We are a destination of choice for much inward investment in the region - including in the automotive sector, a hub for creative industries - particularly in the digital sector where we are one of the largest hubs for computer games in the UK, and a major tourist destination.
This post will involve working closely with colleagues across the council, and with external stakeholders and partners to develop an economic development strategy for the district and support and deliver a wide range of economic development initiatives.
You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with experience of building relationships, dealing with competing priorities and pressures and delivering projects on time and on budget. You will need to have excellent communications skills and a sound understanding of the commercial environment.
If you wish to discuss the position in further detail before submitting your application, please contact Martin O’Neill (Business Manager – Projects & Economic Development) on 07917 558 576.
Company
Warwick District, is at the heart of Shakespeare’s England and comprises the towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash. The district boasts historic castles and buildings with regency architecture, vibrant town centres hosting a lively calendar of events, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. We enjoy links to the M40, M42, M1 and M6, national rail connection and Birmingham International airport. It is one of the most prosperous regions in the country with low unemployment rates.
Here at Warwick District Council, our vision is to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit and we recognise that our employees are the key to achieving that. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible; flexi-time, full or part time and job sharing is usually available. You can expect generous holiday entitlements, a pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We believe in recruiting the best person for the job, using fair and open selection, based on knowledge and experience, skills and behaviour. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
- Website
- http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/
- Location
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Riverside House
Milverton Hill
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV32 5HZ
United Kingdom
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