Economic Development Officer needed in West London Paying £31.19 per hr ref 005329
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities:
Join the team as an Economic Development Officer and help drive economic growth and support local businesses. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our Industrial Strategy and inclusive economy ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Support: Assist in developing and delivering business engagement and enterprise programmes.
- Project Leadership: Lead high street projects to boost footfall and trade.
- Business Liaison: Foster collaboration between key business organizations.
- Relationship Building: Support a resilient, vibrant, and inclusive local economy.
- Programme Coordination: Deliver business support programmes and referrals.
- Customer Service: Prepare newsletters, web content, and respond to enquiries and complaints.
- Property Management: Understand supply and demand for commercial premises and drive space opportunities.
- Outreach: Engage with businesses and associations.
- Support Associations: Assist with growth, meeting organization, and activity coordination.
- Supplier Management: Manage suppliers for business support programmes.
- Funding Support: Help apply for external funding opportunities.
- Database Management: Maintain a CRM/database of businesses.
- Reporting: Provide briefings, policy advice, and reports.
- Collaboration: Attend meetings and provide updates.
Additional Duties:
- Event Support: Assist in seasonal events.
- Research Projects: Conduct research and manage projects.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on support programmes.
- Flexibility: Attend meetings and events as necessary.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
