Remote-Ready Strategic Business Engagement Officer

East Lindsey District Council; Spalding; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working

Career progression opportunities

Leave package

Job summary

East Lindsey District Council is seeking a Strategic Business Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships with businesses, stakeholders and educational establishments across South and East Lincolnshire.

You will lead on advising investors and existing businesses, shaping engagement strategies and supporting growth. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on relationship building, requiring travel to partner sites and offering agile/remote working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in building strong relationships with businesses and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to shape and implement strategic business engagement approaches.

Responsibilities

• Be a visible presence with the South East Lincolnshire business community, providing high-quality support to new and existing businesses.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategically important businesses across the partnership area.
• Identify, understand and evaluate local business intelligence to influence future strategy and policy development.
• Position the partnership areas as great places to do business, visit and live.
• Engage with businesses to understand needs and signpost to Council services and partners.
• Support initiatives aimed at stimulating economic growth.

Job description

East Lindsey District Council is seeking a Strategic Business Engagement Officer to strengthen relationships with businesses, stakeholders and educational establishments across South and East Lincolnshire.

You will lead on advising investors and existing businesses, shaping engagement strategies and supporting growth. The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on relationship building, requiring travel to partner sites and offering agile/remote working arrangements.