Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
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Join us as our Defence Growth Officer (Supply Chain and Pipeline)! We are seeking a motivated and driven Defence Growth Officer to join our Economic Development team on a fixed-term basis for up to 18 months.
About the role
In this pivotal role, you will support our strategic goals in defence and economic growth, working closely with the Defence and Growth Lead and the wider Economic Development team.
Your focus will be on enhancing the local, regional, and national supply chain by connecting Huntingdonshire businesses with opportunities in the defence sector.
You will be instrumental in developing solutions that enable local companies to collaborate with defence industry partners and the Ministry of Defence. By fostering robust supply chains and skills pipelines, you will contribute to making Huntingdonshire a leader in economic innovation and growth.
This position requires a proactive approach to building partnerships with stakeholders, including businesses, government entities, and community organisations, all while promoting an inclusive economy.
About you
You are an enthusiastic professional with a background in economic development, business management, or a related field, and you possess a deep understanding of the defence industry.
Your experience in business engagement and proven ability to establish strong stakeholder relationships will enable you to drive collaborative efforts that lead to successful economic outcomes.
With excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, you can articulate complex ideas clearly to various audiences. Your innovative mindset and analytical abilities will allow you to tackle challenges creatively, making you a key contributor to Huntingdonshire’s economic growth strategy.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the local economy and have the skills to support our defence sector initiatives, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join us in our mission to position Huntingdonshire as a prime location for business and development in the defence sector!
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
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