Details:
- Salary: £17.59 - Hour
- Location: Newtownabbey Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
We are URGENTLY recruiting for this role - CV's must be submitted to Caroline Parker by Tuesday 26th March @ 10am.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The post holder will be responsible for implementing a wide range of economic development programmes which contribute to the development of the local economy, in line with the Council’s Corporate and Economic Development objectives, regional strategies and sub- regional approaches such as Belfast Region City Deal.
This role is to support the Economic Development Section’s Business Development Officer positions. It will involve contributing to the Section’s project development process through the delivery, vouching and monitoring of a range of projects that benefit the local economy and local businesses.
The post holder will deliver events, networking activities and international initiatives to promote the economic development of the Borough. They will work directly with businesses, training providers, tourism providers delivery agents appointed to deliver services on the Council’s behalf and third-party stakeholder organisations. The role will also focus on monitoring and evaluating the impact of the Council’s economic development services to ensure they meet economic need.
QUALIFICATIONS
* A relevant third level qualification on the UK Qualification and Credit Framework at level 4 and above e.g. Business related discipline
Or
Possess a minimum of 3 years’ recent experience as below
EXPERIENCE
Possess a minimum of 1 years’ recent experience in a wide range of economic development activities in one or more of the following disciplines:
* Economic Development
* Rural Development
* Community Development
KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Good planning and organising skills.
* Good administrative & financial skills
* Good communication skills (written & verbal)
* Displays a positive attitude including a solution based, flexible and enthusiastic approach.
* Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy.
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
* A good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
* Valid current Driving Licence & use of own transport
OTHER
* Full current driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full, or, if a disability prevents driving, access to a suitable form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
* Available to work after hours,particularly evenings, to facilitate engagements and meetings