Project and Business Development Officer

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Aberaeron is seeking a Project and Business Development Officer. This role involves managing the delivery of the Placemaking Transforming Towns Programme to support the local economy. Candidates should have experience in regeneration, project management, and community engagement. This opportunity offers a chance to directly impact local communities and foster economic growth in Ceredigion.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in regeneration, project management, planning, economic and business development, or community work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the Placemaking Transforming Towns Programme.
• Coordinate and manage delivery of the Placemaking Transforming Town Fund.
• Facilitate engagement and mentoring of community organizations.
• Work with local businesses to access funding opportunities.
• Develop monitoring systems for compliance.
• Support economic growth through various initiatives.
• Engage with the community and foster collaborations.

Skills

Regeneration experience

Project management

Planning

Economic development

Community engagement

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Project and Business Development Officer to join our busy Economy and Regeneration Service. This is an exciting role within the service, providing an opportunity to be part of the team delivering the Ceredigion Economic Strategy 2020-2035 to enable and provide opportunities for people and enterprises to thrive and grow in Ceredigion.

The main focus of the role is to manage and deliver the Placemaking Transforming Towns Programme in Ceredigion. If you have experience in regeneration, project management, planning, economic and business development, or community work, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

You will play a central role in motivating Ceredigion's communities and businesses, developing knowledge and skills, fostering innovation, and overcoming local challenges. The tasks and workload are dynamic, requiring innovative thinking and positive responses to challenges. This is your chance to help shape the future of our county, supporting communities to become thriving, people-centered, and resilient.

You will need a prominent local profile to motivate and foster positive relations with the community, supporting places that meet their needs and aspirations. Your daily responsibilities will include:

1. Coordinating, facilitating, and managing the delivery of the Placemaking Transforming Town Fund to support and regenerate Ceredigion's town centers.
2. Facilitating engagement, involvement, and mentoring of community, public, and private sector organizations to develop their activities.
3. Working with local organizations and businesses to access funding opportunities suitable to their needs.
4. Developing and implementing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with funding scheme requirements.
5. Supporting economic growth and regeneration through various initiatives, including regional development, funding, tourism, and agricultural development.
6. Supporting growth through planning, building control, land use planning, and property services, including project management, property maintenance, facilities management, and carbon management.
7. Engaging with the community and fostering collaborative opportunities through partnership working.
8. Possessing excellent interpersonal, communication, mentoring, and advocacy skills, with the ability to work proactively and flexibly.

Penmorfa, our most central office, is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

Aberaeron, a picturesque harbor town, is one of Ceredigion's most loved holiday destinations, offering fashionable places to stay and eat.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work: Economy and Regeneration. We play a key role in delivering the Council's corporate strategy to boost the county and Mid Wales region's economy. Our main sections include Economy, Planning, and Property Services, focusing on regional development, planning, property management, and community regeneration.