Economic Development Manager
Economic Development Manager
Salary £47,059 - £57,556 pa plus Essential Car User allowance
We are an ambitious Council, committed to delivering great, safe, clean and green places for our residents, stakeholders and businesses.
Spelthorne is full of opportunities. Heathrow is on our doorstep, and we are proud to have global players such as Shepperton Studios, Netflix, Samsung and BP amongst others in the borough. We have invested our Share Prosperity Fund wisely and have a thriving Employment and Skills Hub which is delivering exceptional outcomes for those coming through it doors. Our Business Hub in Sudbury has recently expanded and is looking to tap into the createch market. Our Corporate Plan 2024 – 2208 places particular emphasis on the need for business resilience, and the economic development team is central to its delivery.
We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with extensive experience in economic development, both at the strategic and the practical level. You should have a proven track record, a passion for delivery, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Your ability to build strong partnerships, influence policy, and lead teams will be essential. Political acumen and the ability to put across ideas succinctly but powerfully will be key.
Our mission is to be the best council, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to progress your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
Closing date: 11 September 2024 (noon)
Interview: 18 September 2024
To apply please use the link below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date. CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
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