Local Economy Manager

Haringey Jobs London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Local Economy Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract in Greater London. The role focuses on implementing the Inclusive Growth Plan, enhancing local businesses, and ensuring sustainable development that benefits residents. Candidates should exhibit a strong understanding of economic development, proven relationship-building skills, and experience in driving impactful economic initiatives. This position offers 36 hours weekly and a competitive salary between £63,966 and £67,575.

Benefits

31 days leave + bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and implementing programs driving job creation.
• Strong understanding of economic development strategies.
• Track record of effective relationship building with the business community.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Inclusive Growth Plan.
• Oversee delivery of strategies to strengthen the local economy.
• Maximise social value through planning and procurement.

Skills

Economic development

Inward investment

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary:PO8 (£63,966 – £67,575)
Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Fixed term contract (12 months from start date)
Closing date: Sunday, 11th January 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: W/C 20th January 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Haringey and play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitious Inclusive Growth agenda. As Local Economy Manager (12‑month fixed term maternity cover), you will lead the development and implementation of Haringey’s new Inclusive Growth Plan, ensuring that growth across the borough benefits local businesses and residents. You will oversee the delivery of strategies that strengthen the local economy, attract investment, and foster place‑making regeneration, while prioritising long‑term economic, social, and environmental outcomes. Working closely with our business community, you will drive strategic engagement and ensure that the social value secured through planning and procurement processes is maximised for the benefit of Haringey’s residents and enterprises

About the team

The Inclusive Economy Team is a dynamic and supportive group, committed to building a stronger, fairer, and more resilient local economy in Haringey. Working closely with both local businesses and strategic partners, the team strives to create an environment where enterprises can grow and thrive, while residents benefit from rewarding, well‑paid employment opportunities.

Ambitious in its vision and collaborative in its approach, the team plays a central role in driving inclusive growth across the borough, ensuring that economic development delivers tangible benefits for the whole community

About you

We are seeking an ambitious and creative manager with a strong understanding of economic development and inward investment. You will bring proven experience in developing and implementing innovative, best‑practice programmes and strategies that drive job creation and support sustainable growth in the local economy. With a track record of building effective relationships and strong links with the local business community, you will be confident in leading a team to deliver impactful outcomes that benefit both residents and enterprises

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money‑saving discounts.

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