Head of Economic Development
- Employer
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Location
- Greenwich, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £79,446 - £84,393
- Closing date
- 3 Nov 2024
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- Sector
- Corporate Services, Corporate Management Team, Finance
- Job role
- Head of Service
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
Royal Greenwich is a great place to do business. We are home to over 9,990 businesses. The local economy is dominated by SMEs and the potential for growth is huge.
We are ambitious for our borough and our businesses, and this post presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a prosperous future for Greenwich, building on the growth of our business base.
The Role
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Employment & Skills, this is a leadership role, providing additional capacity at a senior level, helping us shape and grow the economy including the development of key sectors across the borough.
You will lead on developing and delivering the Council’s Inclusive Economy Strategy, working strategically across services, with stakeholders and partners at a local, sub-regional London and national level to achieve defined outcomes benefiting our residents.
You’ll manage the team responsible for developing economic policy and analysis, the development and implementation of local economy programmes as well as opportunities for external funding.
About You
You will bring expert knowledge and experience of economic strategy and policy in a local government context and will identify how we can deliver the Council’s missions including economic growth.
You will have excellent organisation and data skills to ensure an evidence based approach to your work.
You will have significant experience of developing and delivering programmes that support positive outcomes.
Working for Royal Greenwich
Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.
We value our staff and aim to be an inclusive, supportive employer. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Excellent pension scheme
- Innovative and supportive working culture with emphasis on professional development and staff wellbeing.
- Generous annual leave allowance starting at 29 days per year plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements with good IT equipment
- Ongoing professional development
- Vibrant Staff Networks
- Reduced rate gym membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- GreenwichCard entitling you to discounts at local businesses.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please read the job documents attached - please detail in the supporting statement section of your application how you meet the Person Specification requirements.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Rankin, Assistant Director Employment & Skills (inc Economy and Business); michelle.rankin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Company
Why work for the Royal Borough of Greenwich?
The Royal Borough Of Greenwich supports equality and diversity in the workplace. The borough has a clear commitment to the LGBT community, mental health issues, race equality and disability.
Greenwich offers a diverse range of roles, from junior to senior positions, spanning service sectors from children’s services to engineering.
With the main council offices based in the heart of Woolwich, employees also benefit from an excellent transport links, while central London is just 20 minutes away.
Excellent benefits
- Up to 31 days leave per year.
- Flexible working hours.
- Developing opportunities to maximise employee’s potential.
- Annual season ticket loan.
- Greenwich One Card which entitles employees to discounts at local businesses.
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