Business and Enterprise Programme Officer

Are you passionate about driving the green economy forward? Do you have a knack for project management and a keen interest in business finance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Business and Enterprise Programme Officer to project manage the Green Loans Scheme, a key component of the Growing Places Fund. This role is crucial to the prosperity and development of the green economy in Staffordshire, with a budget of £2.9 million allocated to the Green Loans Scheme.

You will be based from Staffordshire Place 1, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH, we do offer flexible/remote working, within the team we usually combining a few days in the office together and a few days at home each week. 

In this role you'll:

• Project Management: Oversee the loan application, appraisal, approval, and repayment processes, in conjunction with the Green Solutions Grant, supporting businesses throughout.
• Panel Management: Manage the loan appraisal panel, consisting of both internal and external members.
• Daily Operations: Handle day-to-day activities of the project alongside the Green Solutions Programme.
• Engagement: Promote the scheme to local businesses at events and meetings.

You'll have:

• Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with partners and team members to achieve shared goals.
• Experience: Background in business support, business finance, and loans is essential.
• Knowledge: Understanding of carbon reduction and energy efficiency measures is desirable.
• Communication: Excellent time management and attention to detail, acting as the primary point of contact for the scheme.
• Degree/Level 5 qualification in business and finance, or equivalent experience.

You will be part of a motivated team that leads the Staffordshire Business Environment Network, the Green Solutions Programme, and the Staffordshire Green Skills for Growth Programme. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the green economy and support local businesses in their sustainability journey.

Closing Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 17 March 2025

For more information about the role please contact:  Diane Roberts, Environmental Support Manager at diane.roberts@staffordshire.gov.uk  

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.

We are no ordinary county council:

Our Values:

The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.

Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:

We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.

We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. 

Our benefits:

We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire

Our recruitment process:

As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.