Head of Enterprise & Economic Growth

Kilkenny County Council; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Kilkenny County Council seeks a Head of Enterprise to lead a team delivering enterprise and economic development in County Kilkenny. You will oversee the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and coordinate with Enterprise Ireland and Government Departments to foster entrepreneurship and job creation.

The role reports to the Director of Service and involves developing strategic plans, aligning with LECP objectives, and ensuring an enterprise-friendly county for start-ups and growing businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Kilkenny County Council’s Local Enterprise Development Plan for the Local Authority, supporting enterprise at local level in line with national Government policy objectives and commitments on enterprise, entrepreneurship and job creation.
• Lead a team to achieve key enterprise and economic development objectives in the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP).
• Support the ongoing implementation, monitoring and review of the LECP.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
• Deliver all commitments between Enterprise Ireland and the Local Authority, together with any protocols involving other Government Departments and State Agencies.
• Support the development of an enterprise-friendly environment for companies and individuals establishing or expanding businesses in County Kilkenny.
• Lead and support a team delivering coordinated and cohesive State support to the small business sector.
• Contribute to the strategic development of enterprise, entrepreneurship and local job creation.
• Further details of the role and a full list of duties are available in the official Candidate Information Booklet.

Job description

Kilkenny County Council seeks a Head of Enterprise to lead a team delivering enterprise and economic development in County Kilkenny. You will oversee the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and coordinate with Enterprise Ireland and Government Departments to foster entrepreneurship and job creation.

The role reports to the Director of Service and involves developing strategic plans, aligning with LECP objectives, and ensuring an enterprise-friendly county for start-ups and growing businesses.