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* Mid Suffolk District Council - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
* Full Time, 37 hours per week
* Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 2 years
Job Description
* Mid Suffolk District Council - Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX
* £36,124 - £42,708 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* Full Time, 37 hours per week
* Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 2 years
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an Economy Projects Officer to join our Economy and Business Team. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About The Role
* The Economy Projects Officer is a new role that will support the delivery of the councils’ Economic Strategy with a priority focus on the development and delivery of the “Innovation and Skills Offer" at Stowmarket Innovation Gateway.
* This is an exciting project for the council and for the district and the role will report to the project sponsor, Director of Place.
* The role will be outward facing, working with a range of stakeholders and businesses to deliver this key project as well as working with a range of council services.
* Your dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic attitude will combine with project management and data analysis to be a key part of the delivery of this important project.
* A You Tube video can be found here Stowmarket Innovation Gateway
About You
* Educated to degree level or with equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in project and programme management processes.
* You will need to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of project management as well as excellent problem solving and effective communication and collaboration skills.
* An accomplished relationship builder, you will be able to lead on projects, working with a wide range of partners, consultants and key stakeholders.
* You will be results focussed and have a track record of delivering project based results to tight deadlines and within budget.
* You will be passionate about economic growth and genuinely interested in sustainable projects that will bring growth, prosperity, skills and jobs to our region.
About Us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits Or Working With Us
* Great opportunities for learning and development.
* Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays).
* Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Wellbeing Support Programme.
* Employee Assist Programme.
* Health Care Options.
For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) .
Our ways of working
Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
For more information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Michelle Gordon by either calling 07922 416690 or emailing: michelle.gordon@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk .
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification.pdf before applying for this job opportunity.
Closing date: 11.59pm, 6 July 2025.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
When applying, please ensure:
* that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only.
* your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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How to apply
Step 1 - read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (JD and PS).
Step 2 - complete the Supporting Statement template
Step 3 - complete the online application and upload your statement.
Your statement needs to indicate how you meet the criteria in the ‘Person specification ’ section of the (JD and PS)
Your statement should:
* Be no more than 2 sides of A4
* use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted)
* be uploaded on your online application, as without this, your interest will not be progressed.
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