Economic Development Officer

Hyndburn Borough Council; Accrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is looking for a Mid-Senior level Economic Development Officer to join the expanding Economic Development Team, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The role involves driving key economic initiatives, supporting growth strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the quality of life in Accrington and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic development roles is essential.
• Ability to work independently and motivate needs.
• Knowledge of inward investment processes and finance sources.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of strategy plans.
• Contribute to sub-regional economic development strategy.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners.

Skills

Economic development

Initiative

Collaborative working

Knowledge of finance sources

Job description

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Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area. If you thrive in taking the initiative, getting things done and would like to make a real difference, we would like to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Economic Development Team in a newly created role funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

We are recruiting for an experienced Economic Development Officer to support the Council with its continuing economic development and growth agenda, delivering key economic development priorities for the Borough that will have a significant impact on both place and quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an economic development role, will be highly motivated and able to work on their own initiative. We are looking for someone who will be able to provide support on the development and delivery of strategy plans and interventions to achieve the Council’s priorities for growth and development. This will involve contributing to the development and delivery of the sub-regional economic development strategy and plans.

You will have knowledge and experience of the inward investment process and detailed knowledge of sources of finance and investment to deliver economic development initiatives. Experience of collaborative working within multi-disciplinary teams, with external partners and stakeholders including businesses is essential.

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Closing Date: 12 noon Monday 16 June 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Government Administration

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