Post Ref: P44 - Economic Development Officer

(Offered Initially, on a one-year contract. With an opportunity for a permanent full-time role if successful).  

Mid way through a £40 million regeneration programme, Broxtowe is looking for an experienced and confident leader of activities and projects to come and join our growing and dynamic Economic Development and Regeneration service.    You will work with colleagues, businesses and partners to drive forward programmes, projects and initiatives which improve the local economy and businesses within it. 

The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, perhaps someone who has supported businesses in the past or worked in a dynamic growing company or small team where new ideas and practices are brought forward and made to work.   The post holder will oversee the next phase of our journey – how we consolidate and build a service based around the work already undertaken and assets under development.  

For example, the post holder will work to shape the identity of the Broxtowe Local Enterprise Agency - how businesses and the Council can work jointly to secure growth and prosperity.   Broxtowe is also the first Council in the Country to issue notices under High Street Rental Auctions powers and the candidate will be working to bring abandoned businesses premises back into economic use.  The successful candidate will support for inward investment promotions and work with partners to strengthen enterprise and business support.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience in:

• Negotiation and persuasion displaying credibility with businesses and investors alike.
• Day to day project management and project development activity including both capital and revenue budgets with a particular focus on business support, promotion and marketing.
• Using government funding and all the criteria for managing it.
• Information tracking and measuring success towards targets.

The ideal candidate would be:

A calm, confident communicator someone who understands businesses and the small business environment.    Creative, intelligent and likes to break new ground.  A good team worker who can support others and work with diverse partners. 

What you need to know:
The post will be offered as a hybrid role with some working in the Borough and some working from home.  There will be a need to attend business meetings and occasionally work outside normal hours.    We are part funding this post with UKSPF but moving forward we will help you to succeed with the aim of making the role permanent.   

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role please ask for Jonathon Little on: 0115 917 3826   You may also wish to provide details to contact for an informal chat about the role. 

Our preferred method for applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk  (please do not send CVs).

If this is not possible, application packs can be obtained by contacting The Recruitment Team, Human Resources Division on 0115 917 3342 or 3372 .

Please quote reference No: P44

Closing date:  2 November 2025

Expected interview date: TBC

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