Economic Development Associate Director - Hybrid

Vella Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; 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

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).