Project Officer Economic Development & Inward Investment

About The Role

Economic Growth & Sustainability is part of the Council’s Place & Economy Directorate and plays a key role in inward investment, business support, external funding, digital infrastructure, climate change, and sustainable living. The Project Officer role focuses on attracting inward investment to the area.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Council Key contact for employers within North Northamptonshire
• Deliver, assist and co‑ordinate projects and programmes, particularly relating to Inward Investment, to support the delivery of the Economic Growth Strategy for North Northamptonshire and the annual Service Plan, including attendance at and organising partner meetings, business events and exhibitions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners in particular businesses, investors and commercial agents to help ensure a co‑ordinated and effective approach to Inward Investment across North Northamptonshire
• Support the development and delivery of Inward Investment initiatives relating to North Northamptonshire including the identification and promotion of investable sites for strategic employment land
• Work with employers and partner organisations to deliver and support Inward Investment initiatives
• Contribute to KPI monitoring and the production of analysis, reports, strategies and presentations on the local economy, including regular monitoring of employment sites
• Help maintain a CRM system to track and support local business enquiries and interactions with the Council
• Monitor and report local, regional and national trends that may impact North Northamptonshire’s economy especially in relation to inward Investment
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and the needs of different people

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Business, planning, Geography or related field
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Membership of a professional body
• Experience and knowledge of economic development project delivery focused on Inward Investment, within a local or central government context, with a demonstrable record of achievement
• Knowledge and understanding of Business Support and its relevance to Inward Investment and helping businesses overcome issues, promote growth and ensure business retention
• Clear understanding of local, regional and national economic development and Inward Investment issues and how they impact the area
• Ability to analyse and present complex information clearly
• Strong numeracy and IT skills including competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and the needs of people of differing behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• A pension scheme, including significant Council contributions and life cover and ill‑health protection
• Opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and potential within a large unitary council
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to an additional 10 days
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements where practicable to support a healthy work‑life balance

Disability Confident Employer

We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Armed Forces Community

The Council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).

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