Cornwall is at the forefront of innovation, with our pioneering communities ensuring we are at the heart of the UK's technological, ecological and creative advancement. As well as globally renowned natural environment and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, you’ll find exciting new economic sectors, including minerals, space, marine, renewable energy and agri-tech. Our forward-looking economic strategy supports our simple, clear and inclusive vision – ‘Together for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well’.
The sheer scale of Cornwall Council’s operations (with nearly 600,000 residents and a budget of over £1bn) mean it’s vital that we are an empowering and enterprising organisation, securing great value for money and providing a consistently excellent customer experience. While we’ve made significant progress in recent years, there’s always more to do, and this role will be at the heart of the next phase of our transformation and improvement.
Overseeing our newly created Economy, Regeneration & Assets service, you’ll play a decisive role in shaping the future growth and prosperity of Cornwall through effective delivery of the Council’s Good Growth Plan. As our principal economic advisor, you’ll embed a One Public Sector approach that deftly manages the dynamic relationship between assets, regeneration and investment to help build a strong, self-supporting economy that benefits everyone. Visi...