Are you interested in helping to shape the future of the local economy? The role of Economic Development Project Officer is an exciting position working with a range of stakeholders in business, culture, tourism, within our town centres, education and the wider community to develop and deliver projects to improve lives across Torridge. This will include shaping and contributing to major regeneration projects and will also provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their existing skills and knowledge whilst building an array of new ones. The Economic Development Project Officer will be involved in project managing a number of strands, working with teams from across the Council to deliver on Torridge’s strategic priorities and help to create real change for the area.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support with the development and delivery of a creative and innovative economic development strategy both for town centre regeneration strategies and the wider North Devon and Torridge Economic Strategy. That attitude and determination to support a growth in economic opportunities across the district, from retail to marine, digital to environmental will be key, rather than necessarily any specific experience of working within local government.
The successful candidate will have a higher national diploma or equivalent qualification in a related discipline or have significant experience in project management or the coordination of complex projects and business planning.