Economic Development and Business Investment Manager (Ref: POS000858)
Salary £51,356 - £54,495 per annum Salary Band Over £50,000 Post Type Permanent Hours Per Week Full time
Categories Regeneration/ Economic Development
Directorate N/A Published Date 04/06/2026 Closing Date 17/06/2026
Darlington is a Council with huge ambitions.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic economic development professional to drive our approach to business development, investment, and place promotion. This is a high impact role at the heart of shaping Darlington’s future prosperity and growth.
As a key officer for economic growth, you will support local businesses to grow, innovate, and thrive, and attract new private sector investment, championing Darlington to national and global audiences. The role will also ensure that the area’s economic infrastructure is strengthened and future ready, enabling businesses to grow, investors to succeed, and residents to access high quality employment opportunities while ensuring that skills provision aligns with local employer needs.
Working closely with the Executive Director, you will work across the Council, with businesses, and key economic stakeholders to maximise economic and social benefits.
We are looking for a proactive professional with a strong track record in economic development and regeneration. You will be comfortable working in a flexible and agile environment, ready to help us tackle the challenges and opportunities facing the Borough. You will also be an effective collaborator with a strong commitment to teamwork, partnership working and building positive working relationships both within the Council and beyond.
If you’re passionate about local economic development with a desire to deliver our ambition — we’d love to hear from you.
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
* 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro‑rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
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