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Join us as our Defence Growth Officer (Supply Chain and Pipeline)! We are seeking a motivated and driven Defence Growth Officer to join our Economic Development team on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months.

In this pivotal role, you will support our strategic goals in defence and economic growth, working closely with the Defence and Growth Lead and the wider Economic Development team.

Your focus will be on enhancing the local, regional, and national supply chain by connecting Huntingdonshire businesses with opportunities in the defence sector.

You will be instrumental in developing solutions that enable local companies to collaborate with defence industry partners and the Ministry of Defence. By fostering robust supply chains and skills pipelines, you will contribute to making Huntingdonshire a leader in economic innovation and growth.

This position requires a proactive approach to building partnerships with stakeholders, including businesses, government entities, and community organisations, all while promoting an inclusive economy.

You are an enthusiastic professional with a background in economic development, business management, or a related field, and you possess a deep understanding of the defence industry.

Your experience in business engagement and proven ability to establish strong stakeholder relationships will enable you to drive collaborative efforts that lead to successful economic outcomes.

With excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, you can articulate complex ideas clearly to various audiences. Your innovative mindset and analytical abilities will allow you to tackle challenges creatively, making you a key contributor to Huntingdonshire’s economic growth strategy.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the local economy and have the skills to support our defence sector initiatives, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form.

The closing date is 9am 19 January 2026 and interviews will be held the week commencing 26 January 2026. However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!

For many of our roles, our hybrid work model enables employees to work remotely while allowing for in‑office collaboration opportunities across the district, with an expectation of being in the office at least two days a week. However, please note that some positions may require a more consistent presence in the office due to the nature of the work.

Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.

Official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third‑party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee‑led environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work‑life balance.

An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.