Development Officer

Job Description

As a team member of the Economy & Enterprise section which includes Business Gateway and Employability, maximise external funding and income generation opportunities and provide business / project support both within Council services, and in partnership with external agencies.

 

Responsibilities

To maximise funding for projects and services in Moray by developing, supporting, preparing and/or submitting applications to funders and progress income generation opportunities

To advise and provide information and support for business development projects, partnerships and initiatives, including liaison with the Employability Team

To advise and provide information on funding and business development including delivery of start-up advice for Business Gateway

Liaise with other relevant departments and organisations including SLAED, HIREP sub groups and the Moray Economic Partnership

 

The Individual

Knowledge and experience of operating in economic development

Experience of working with public, community and businesses

Project development skills

Knowledge and experience of procurement

Knowledge and understanding of project management

Experience of investigating and securing external match-funding and meeting governance requirements

Competent knowledge of Microsoft packages Word and Excel

Educated to Degree level or have equivalent work experience

Good communication skills both written and oral

Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure

Confidence and ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Effective time management skills

Team worker

Knowledge and / or understanding of the business and community sectors

Project development and management skills including finance

You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray and on occasion throughout Scotland to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van

Be able to communicate with people from all walks of life

Where appropriate be able to respect confidentiality of information entrusted

Open plan office / mobile working including occasional evening / weekend work

 

Closing Date: 5 June 2026

Starting Salary: £46,502.95

£24.67 per hour

36.25 hours per week

Interviews to be held week commencing 29 June 2026

For further information contact: Kirsty Conti, Service Manager Economy & Enterprise at kirsty.conti@moray.gov.uk