Economic Advisor - Rural Growth
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/03/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/06/2020 23:59
Salary:
A starting salary of £32,029
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
37 hours on a 3 year fixed term basis
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY BUT WILL BE CONSIDERED
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The Economy and Regeneration service sits within the Regeneration, Economy and Commercial Directorate of the Council. The Service has 47 staff whose core purpose is to deliver the Council’s priority of Economic Growth. This includes the influencing of national and regional policy and coordinating and driving forward the delivery and management of regeneration and economic growth projects. This includes the acquisition and management of external funding, including Borderlands Growth Deal, North of Tyne Combined Authority Investment Funding, European Structural Funds and Central Government Initiatives.
The role
The post will sit in the Rural Growth Team and report to the Rural Growth Manager and will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic policy associated with delivering the objectives of the Economic Strategy in relation to rural growth. You will develop and implement projects and initiatives particularly in the context of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal and the North of Tyne Devolution Deal.
The role is offered on a 3 year fixed term basis
We are offering:
- A starting salary of £32,029 (Band 8)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- Flexible working arrangements
Essential requirements:
You will be educated to degree or equivalent standard,and have evidence of continuing professional development. You will have experience in strategic policy and project development in relation to rural growth, and experience of managing projects supported with public funding.
You will possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, along with the ability to effectively engage with others to build productive partnerships.The ability to converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
For an informal discussion, please contact Janice Rose, Head of Economy & Regeneration. Tel 01670 624747 email janice.rose@northumberland.gov.uk
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; any concerns regarding the process can be discussed with Rebecca Harding (Trans HR Support Officer) on 01670 623 130 or rebecca.harding@northumberland.gov.uk .
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.