ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
Enterprise and Economic Growth
Economic Development Officer
35 hours per week
Permanent
Salary:
£33,116 - £35,671 / £26,072 - £39,412 / £39,941 - £44,120 Hourly Rate:
£18.15 - £19.55 / £19.77 - £21.60 / £21.89 - £24.18 (includes Distant Islands Allowance) This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise and Economic Growth Team to assume a leading role in facilitating the delivery of the new UK Government Levelling Up Fund Orkney Towns Board Programme. Your primary role will be to support the Council’s management team in working directly with the Orkney Towns Board Chair and Board members to develop and deliver this £20 million, 10-year Programme. You will also be a core member of the Council’s Economic Development team, working one-on-one with local businesses and community groups on grant opportunities and development activities. You will contribute to economic policy research programmes and policy development, including work linked to key economic sector development and profiling. We offer this post on a scalable basis depending on applicant experience. A minimum entry qualification of SCQF 6/7 (SVQ3, HNC, etc.) applies, but a successful applicant will be placed on the salary range according to relevant qualifications and experience. Experience in a public sector agency promoting economic development or within the private sector with knowledge of SMEs and supporting business communities is advantageous. The new Orkney Towns Board presents a unique opportunity to direct investment to key project and programme activities that can significantly benefit the economy and community of Orkney. This post will play a driving role in these critical activities and will involve working in partnership with other public agencies to support sustainable economic growth and development. You should be an articulate and persuasive communicator, both in writing and speaking, with strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. A commitment to teamwork and collaboration is essential, as well as the ability to take the lead on projects and use your initiative, particularly in providing direct support to the Orkney Towns Board. A self-motivated individual with the ability to produce high-quality work consistently and meet strict deadlines under pressure is essential. A working knowledge of IT applications, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, is required. This post requires Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Gavin Barr, Economic Development Manager at 077411121271 or via email. Closing Date:
23:59 on Sunday 26 January 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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£33,116 - £35,671 / £26,072 - £39,412 / £39,941 - £44,120 Hourly Rate:
£18.15 - £19.55 / £19.77 - £21.60 / £21.89 - £24.18 (includes Distant Islands Allowance) This is an exciting opportunity to join the Enterprise and Economic Growth Team to assume a leading role in facilitating the delivery of the new UK Government Levelling Up Fund Orkney Towns Board Programme. Your primary role will be to support the Council’s management team in working directly with the Orkney Towns Board Chair and Board members to develop and deliver this £20 million, 10-year Programme. You will also be a core member of the Council’s Economic Development team, working one-on-one with local businesses and community groups on grant opportunities and development activities. You will contribute to economic policy research programmes and policy development, including work linked to key economic sector development and profiling. We offer this post on a scalable basis depending on applicant experience. A minimum entry qualification of SCQF 6/7 (SVQ3, HNC, etc.) applies, but a successful applicant will be placed on the salary range according to relevant qualifications and experience. Experience in a public sector agency promoting economic development or within the private sector with knowledge of SMEs and supporting business communities is advantageous. The new Orkney Towns Board presents a unique opportunity to direct investment to key project and programme activities that can significantly benefit the economy and community of Orkney. This post will play a driving role in these critical activities and will involve working in partnership with other public agencies to support sustainable economic growth and development. You should be an articulate and persuasive communicator, both in writing and speaking, with strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. A commitment to teamwork and collaboration is essential, as well as the ability to take the lead on projects and use your initiative, particularly in providing direct support to the Orkney Towns Board. A self-motivated individual with the ability to produce high-quality work consistently and meet strict deadlines under pressure is essential. A working knowledge of IT applications, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite, is required. This post requires Basic Disclosure Scotland Clearance. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Gavin Barr, Economic Development Manager at 077411121271 or via email. Closing Date:
23:59 on Sunday 26 January 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
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