(EDP124) Assistant Economic Development Officer

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Favourable working hours

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Economic Development Officer on a fixed-term contract to 31 March 2028. Based in Clitheroe, you will support local businesses, help deliver the Economic Plan and organise events such as the Clitheroe Food Festival.

You will communicate effectively, stay organised with attention to detail, and build partnerships with partners and stakeholders to grow the borough's economy. 37 hours per week, with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ribble Valley's Economic Plan and local projects.
• Help organise events such as the Clitheroe Food Festival.
• Work with businesses, partners and stakeholders to strengthen the local economy.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

(EDP124) Assistant Economic Development Officer

This vacancy is: Temporary

Salary: £27,694 to £29,064 per annum

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026

Assistant Economic Development Officer

Council Offices – Clitheroe

Reference: EDP124

Pay: Scale 4 (scp 10-13) £27,694 to £29,064 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term contract (until 31 March 2028)

Help shape the future of Ribble Valley. Support local businesses. Deliver exciting projects. Make a real difference.

We're looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Assistant Economic Development Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting economic growth across the borough, working with businesses, partners and stakeholders to deliver projects that strengthen the local economy.

From supporting the delivery of our ambitious Economic Plan to helping organise the renowned Clitheroe Food Festival, no two days are the same. If you're passionate about supporting businesses, building partnerships and delivering successful projects, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, managing a varied workload and building positive relationships with businesses, partners and colleagues. You’ll join a supportive team where your ideas, enthusiasm and commitment will help shape the borough's future.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.