Economic Development & Programmes Coordinator

North East Derbyshire District Council; Wingerworth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking an Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer to assist our Business Support and Economic Growth activities. You will work within the Economic Development and Programmes Team delivering key regeneration schemes, town centre development, and external funding programmes.

The role requires strong organisation, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in organising business networking events and meetings.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Organising and supporting business networking events, workshops and meetings.
• Managing and maintaining our CRM system and business records.
• Supporting local businesses by signposting funding, advice and development opportunities.
• Producing and coordinating our regular Business First e-bulletin.
• Undertaking research to support funding applications and economic development projects.
• Supporting project management, monitoring and reporting activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and helping ensure external funding requirements are met.
• Producing reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other documentation.
• Responding to enquiries from businesses and stakeholders.

Skills

Event organisation

CRM management

Funding research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking an Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer to assist our Business Support and Economic Growth activities. You will work within the Economic Development and Programmes Team delivering key regeneration schemes, town centre development, and external funding programmes.

The role requires strong organisation, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.