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Economic Prosperity Officer
Job Reference: HCC621659
Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)
Closing Date: 28 July 2025
Interview Date: 4 August 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Economic Prosperity Officer to join our Economy and Skills team at Hampshire County Council.
The Role:
Are you an experienced Economic Development professional looking for your next challenge?
We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible individual who will support the development of exciting new economic growth project opportunities across Hampshire.
What you’ll do:
As our Economic Prosperity Officer, you will assist new and emerging businesses, industry clusters and networks to thrive by working closely with them to deliver support and recognise the potential to unlock investment and drive job creation. The role will involve working in partnership with a range of organisations, public and commercial partners at a local, regional and national level to realise Hampshire’s economic vision.
Collaboration will be key, and you will assist with the support and delivery of the new Hampshire Prosperity Partnership Board priorities, the Hampshire Growth Hub and Business Forum and the Hampshire Sustainability Action Network, working alongside the Economic Prosperity Manager.
What we’re looking for:
* Educated to a Degree Level or equivalent in a relevant subject, or applied experience of working within an Economic Development environment at local or regional level
* Experience of economic development practice within Local Government
* Understanding of both Local and National policy impacting on the economy
* Ability to prioritise workload
* A self-starter who has experience and confidence of working both alone and within a team environment
* Excellent communication skills both written and oral to support team and partnership working
* Excellent working knowledge Microsoft Office Software
* Be a confident in ability to represent Hampshire County Council within networks and partnerships
Hampshire County Council is a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We will also invest in you through our internal development programmes and training. Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package
Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and so much more!
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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