Economic Development Manager

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ENTERPRISE AND SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
Enterprise and Economic Growth

Economic Development Manager

35 hours per week
Permanent
£40,608 - £43,054 / £44,295 - £46,850 (including Distant Islands Allowance) depending on qualifications and experience

This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive contribution to Orkney’s economy and business community. You will lead a team responsible for the delivery of economic development services including strategic economic planning, business development support (including key sectors), supporting community development and management of the Business Gateway. If you relish the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community then this role could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We are also offering this post with a career development option and so if you have all the required experience and are ready to hit the ground running then great, but if you need to further develop skills and experience in some areas then this job could still be for you.

As Economic Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic economic policy and making recommendations on specific strategic and policy matters.

The ability to influence across organisational and agency boundaries is essential, as is experience and a sound knowledge of project planning and implementation.

The successful candidate with be highly motivated with the ability to work on their own initiative and as a leader of a team.

A good working knowledge and experience of a range of internal and external IT systems including database and financial systems is essential.

Educated to SVQ4, HND, general degree level in business studies or community development is essential or, where this is not held, you should have a minimum of 5 years previous recent experience.

The successful applicant will be placed on the salary range according to relevant qualifications and experience.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Basic Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Stuart Allison, Service Manager (Enterprise), on email: stuart.allison@orkney.gov.uk 

Closing Date: Sunday 26 February 2023

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council policy.