Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer (Business Support)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking an energetic Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer to help deliver business support and growth initiatives. You will work across the Economic Development and Programmes Team to coordinate events, manage records, signpost funding and produce communications for local businesses.

Responsibilities include research to support funding applications, project monitoring and reporting, and maintaining formal documentation to meet funding

Qualifications

• Experience organising events, workshops or meetings.
• Ability to manage CRM systems and maintain records.
• Experience signposting funding, advice and development opportunities.

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 organising

CRM management

Funding signposting

Excel

Report writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

PowerPoint

Job description

Closing date: 20 September 2026

The Council reserves the right not to interview or re-interview candidates who have recently been assessed for the same post where there has been no material change in experience, qualifications or circumstances.

North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about supporting businesses? North East Derbyshire District Council is looking for an Economic Development & Programmes Support Officer to support our Business Support and Economic Growth activities.

You will be working within the Economic Development and Programmes Team whose remit includes responsibility for the effective delivery of key economic and sustainability programmes; Economic Growth, Healthy Communities, Climate Change & Sustainability and Social & Economic Inclusion. Key areas of focus for the team includes business support, delivery of key regeneration schemes, town centre development, promotion of visitor economy, health, sustainability and climate change, policy and strategy development and programme management of external funding.

No two days are the same. One day you might be organising a business networking event, the next researching funding opportunities, supporting a grant-funded project or producing information for local businesses. Working alongside businesses, community groups, event organisers and strategic partners, you'll help deliver initiatives that showcase everything North East Derbyshire has to offer.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Organising and supporting business networking events, workshops and meetings.


• Managing and maintaining our customer relationship management (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.

About You

• Experience of developing or maintaining effective administrative systems and processes.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.


• Good written communication skills and the ability to produce clear reports and business communications.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with businesses, partners and colleagues.


• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.


• The ability to work independently whilst also contributing positively to a team.


• Experience of supporting projects, funding programmes, business support activities or partnership working would be particularly beneficial but not essential.

The post is office based at District Council Offices, Mill Lane, Wingerworth with potential for hybrid working subject to operational requirements. The job will require a full driving licence and access to a vehicle as attendance at partner meetings across the County may be required.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.