Economic Development Officer - HQ - SBO09537

Scottish Borders Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Economic Development Officer to enhance the Scottish Borders as a premier tourism, event, and cycling destination. The role requires relevant qualifications, a commitment to continuous professional development, and aims to deliver high-impact initiatives that maximize economic and cultural benefits for the communities.

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 8.
• Qualifications in a relevant field.
• Good general education with sound literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development of transformational projects.
• Maximise economic and cultural benefits.
• Deliver high-impact initiatives for tourism offerings.

Skills

Tourism

Events Management

Sustainable Transportation

Economic Development

Continuous Professional Development

Education

SCQF level 8

Job description

Job Details

Economic Development Officer (Events and Tourism)

Grade: 8A

Hourly Rate: £20.32 - £22.05

Salary: £37100.5 - £40257.81 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

For more information visit: South of Scotland Rep

Event Strategy Document: Download PDF

This vacancy has been extended until 05/12/2025.

Role Purpose

Provide a brilliant opportunity to support the development of transformational projects to support our goals for regional growth and make the Scottish Borders a premier tourism, event and cycling destination. Support the ambitious tourism, events and cycling strategies, ensuring the Scottish Borders becomes a premier destination for visitors and event organisers while realising the ambitions of the Regional Economic Strategy for the South of Scotland. Shape the tourism and events landscape and maximise the economic and cultural benefits these sectors bring to our communities. Deliver high‑impact initiatives, enhance our region’s tourism offerings and bring the vision to life.

Essential

• Educated to SCQF level 8.
• Qualifications in a relevant field such as Tourism, Events Management, Sustainable Transportation, or Economic Development.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Good general level of education with sound literacy and numeracy skills. Ongoing commitment to CPD within a performance management culture.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jane Warcup at [e-mail].

Equality and Diversity

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability. Under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.