Type:
TemporarySalary:
£32,000-£34,000 depending on experienceExpires:
20/09/2017Type:
TemporarySalary:
£32,000-£34,000 depending on experienceExpires:
20/09/2017SALARY: £32,000-£34,000 depending on experience
CONTRACT TERM: Full time, initially 12 months with view to permanent
REPORTING TO: Head of Economic Strategy and Partnerships
LOCATION: Grantham
OVERVIEW
Opportunity Peterborough (OP) is Peterborough’s economic development company. Our core responsibilities include engaging with local companies to support growth and development, attracting inward investment, and leading the local skills agenda to ensure the current and future talent pool is work-ready. We also deliver a number of specialist projects to boost the local economy and recently helped Peterborough become a World Smart City.
We are now working with South Kesteven District Council to help support the delivery of their ambitious growth aspirations. South Kesteven, incorporating the market towns of Grantham, Stamford, Bourne and The Deepings, has the strongest economic metrics and performance in the Greater Lincolnshire sub-region and together we will build on this success to deliver increased economic growth, opportunity and prosperity for its businesses and residents.
In order to achieve this we’re looking for exceptional, dynamic talent to join our economic development team to help us realise South Kesteven’s full potential.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced economic development professional to support the growth of the local economy by supporting existing employers to realise their growth ambitions and bringing new employers to the district.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Person PROFILE
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TO APPLY
Please send your CV with a cover letter expressing your interest in working for Opportunity Peterborough and detailing how you think you would fit the role, to:
Email: lisa.hill@opportunitypeterborough.co.uk
Post: Lisa Hill, Opportunity Peterborough, 1st Floor, Allia Future Business Centre, Peterborough, PE2 8AN
For any queries relating to the post, please call 01733 317417
Closing date for applications: 20 September 2017
Interviews to be held: 25 September 2017
Appointments will be made by fair and open processes, taking account of equal opportunities.