Honeycomb Jobs is working with a large Public Sector organisation, looking to recruit a Business Development Executive (Economic Development) for 6 months, with the view of permanency. The Role: To implement support programmes and support the Economic Development Manger in providing advice to local companies, promote business growth and assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to realise their growth potential. Duties will include but will not be limited to: To initiate contact with local SMEs, to assess companies, ascertain needs and use business assessment tools. Appraise company needs and identify barriers to growth. To supervise and motivate employees and to comply with and promote equality, health & safety and employee development. Assist local businesses in identifying and availing of international business opportunities as a means to business growth. To prepare and management budgets and to utilise resources effectively. To assist and work on EU funded programmes and to carry out the monitoring and rolling out of projects. Qualifications/ Experience: A Business-related degree Significant management experience and understanding of a commercial environment. Experience in writing business plans. Experience in developing and maintain international business links. Have had responsibility for EU funded programmes. To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Carla Forte, Public Sector Sourcing Specialist at Honeycomb Jobs on. If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit Honeycomb to view a wide selection of our current jobs Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications and may not be able to get back to everyone Skills: Business Development EU Funding Small Business Grants Management