Economic Development Manager- Public Sector

MCS Group; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking an Economic Development Manager to drive investment and job creation initiatives. The role involves advising on strategies for regeneration, fostering partnerships, and managing budgets and teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in economic roles, and full driving license. This is a long-term temporary contract offering £25.79 per hour plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an economic role.
• Experience of managing a team and projects involving regeneration.
• Full current driving license.

Responsibilities

• Advise on economic development matters and support job creation.
• Develop and lead strategic regeneration and investment projects.
• Foster strong partnerships to promote economic growth.
• Manage staff, budgets, and performance for service delivery.
• Represent the Council to encourage investment and raise profile.
• Lead on securing and managing external funding opportunities.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Economic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in economics/business

Job description

MCS Group is currently working in partnership with a public sector organisation to recruit an economic developemnt manager on a long term temporary contract (6 months with the view to extension). Excellent hourly rate - £25.79 ph + benefits.

The Role:

• Advise the Heads of Service on economic development matters and support the attraction of investment and job creation within the Borough, with a focus on regeneration and business support.

• Develop and lead strategic regeneration and investment projects, identifying barriers to growth and implementing policy initiatives that position the Council competitively at local, regional and global levels.

• Foster strong partnerships with government departments, local authorities, Invest Northern Ireland, the private sector, educational institutions and international partners to promote economic growth and opportunity.

• Act as a key facilitator of local economic initiatives, ensuring close collaboration with internal teams including Planning and Capital Projects, and delivering seamless services to investors and developers.

• Manage staff, budgets and performance to ensure efficient service delivery, including overseeing contractors and partnerships, and supporting staff development and training.

• Represent the Council at meetings, networking events and promotional activities, acting as an ambassador for the Borough to encourage investment and raise its economic profile.

• Lead on securing and managing external funding opportunities, including from UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Belfast Region City Deal, and contribute to the preparation of business plans, reports and corporate strategies.

The Person:

• A degree in a relevant subject. e,g. economics/business.

• Previous experience in an economic role.

• Experience of managing a team and projects involving regeneration.

• Full current driving license.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes, specialist recruitment consultant at MCS Group. Contact via 02896935501 or [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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