Local Economies Officer

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Local Economies Officer on a 3 months contract with the opportunity for further extension.

Responsibilities

• To implement the client’s Community Wealth Building Strategy through inclusive economy projects and work streams in high streets and business districts, with a focus on brokering good jobs and training opportunities for residents, and community wealth building opportunities for businesses.
• To undertake a range of activities, applying the principles of community wealth building/inclusive economic development at a local level, and deliver a range of inter-linked social, economic and environmental outcomes for local communities and businesses.
• To act as primary contact for all day-to-day matters with businesses and stakeholders in the designated local economy, leading on post-pandemic business recovery.
• To devise and implement a programme of communications and promotions activities for the designated local economy, in close liaison with Corporate Communications, drafting materials and proposals for their approval.
• To be responsible for the organisation and facilitation of local business/stakeholder network meetings and represent the client in person, and in online meetings, as the key client contact for businesses in the designated local economy, as well as local elected representatives.
• To design and deliver projects/interventions (e.g. events; training) which apply fresh thinking to local social and economic issues, which result in better outcomes for communities and businesses.
• To apply expert knowledge to enable the local integration of the client’s Affordable Workspace Programme Strategy, co-ordinating the local community/business engagement approach in conjunction with operators/occupiers of affordable workspace in the designated local economy.
• To lead and set standards on business engagement on complex issues in relation to transport/public realm/green economy/net zero 2030 schemes.

Requirements

• Have experience of managing and delivering projects.
• Face-to-face business engagement and stakeholder management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of and ability to work in, the inclusive economic development and community wealth building sector.
• Ability to manage commissioned services/providers and contracts in a related area of activity, with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships
• Be experienced in providing business support and business promotion, in particular to micro and small businesses, including working with and supporting business networks
• Understanding of the processes and workings of Local Government (desirable).
• A strong understanding and demonstration of anti-racist and inclusive practice
• Have a relevant qualification in project management, higher education qualification or commensurate experience of managing projects.

If you are interested, please apply or contact Inesa!