Business Engagement & Account Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/04/2024
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/05/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 11 £38,223 to £42,403 per annum
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
Salvus House, Aykley Heads (hybrid working options available)
Further Information
We have an opportunity for a Business Engagement and Account Manager to join the team at Business Durham.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be required to engage with and proactively support businesses in County Durham in order to support Business Durham’s agenda to grow the economy, including developing and managing portfolios of companies, relationship building and engagement, and providing proactive services to enable further business development and growth.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of the key sectors in the County and establishing strong relationships with external organisations and partners to support the growth of County Durham businesses.
We encourage you to contact Andrea McGuigan, Team Manager Business Engagement via email at andrea.mcguigan@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent and/or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience
It is expected that you have recent experience of engaging with SMEs and delivering business support or business developing services. Significant recent experience of engaging, developing and managing business relationships is essential.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Wednesday 29 May 2024.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESREG@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 264469 / 264798 / 264764
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.