Associate Economic Director

Vella Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent bonus

Job summary

Vella Recruitment are partnering with a Central Manchester based planning-led SME to recruit an Economic Associate Director. The role focuses on economic development and socio-economics with a strong emphasis on business development and client networking.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multiple projects, and contribute to high-profile projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The role offers hybrid working options (3 days in office, 2 from home).

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in economic development, socio-economics or related field.
• Proven ability to drive business development and grow networks.
• Experience mentoring staff and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead socio-economic and economic development work streams across projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development.
• Balance project delivery with business development and client engagement.

Skills

Economic development

Socio-economics

Business development

Project management

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

Vella Recruitment are working with an award-winning planning-led SME based in Central Manchester, who have an outstanding reputation in the market. They are looking for an Associate Director within their Economic Development and Socio-Economics team.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Economic Associate Director

Experience required: 6+ years’ experience

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + excellent bonus

Location: Central Manchester

Type of Company: Planning-led SME

Hybrid Working: Yes, flexible (3 in office/2 work from home)

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client are a highly reputable planning-led SME who are based in Central Manchester. Not only do they work on the most outstanding and high-profile projects, but they are known in the market for their employee well-being focus! This opportunity will enhance your technical abilities, project exposure, mentoring and management skills and have a work-winning/business development focus, all with the most outstanding support and understanding that a good work-life balance matters!

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll need 6+ years’ experience from a similar discipline. Have a hunger and drive for business development and building your network. Strong experience across business case, socio-economic and economic development work streams. Enjoy mentoring junior staff and managing multiple projects at any one time.