Economic Development and Culture Project Officer

Full Time for 3 years, then hours reducing to 3 days per week. This change of hours will be reviewed closer to the point of reduction.

 

New year, new job?  Come and join a new team working on economic development and culture delivery to help grow the local economy and develop our tourism and culture offer.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a newly established team, with the recent refocus and investment into additional resources into Economic Development and Culture.

 

Who?

Wealden District Council are committed to growing an economy that enables people to live well, by helping to support the creation of good local jobs, support to our market towns and encourage entrepreneurs and home-grown businesses.

The Council is seeking an Economic Development and Culture Project Officer to join the newly established team. You will need to be a motivated self-starter with a passion and interest in economic development, tourism and culture.

The role will involve supporting the team to deliver against the Council’s priorities in economic development, culture, tourism and employment and skills. The immediate priorities will include the development of our Explore Wealden digital channels, to include functionality improvements to the website and delivering a programme of promotional campaigns; business   communications and working with key partners and organisations in Wealden; and supporting the delivery of our Shared Prosperity Funding year 4 allocation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity within economic development and culture and want to join a new team, then this is the role for you!

 

What will you be doing?

The Economic Development and Culture Project Officer will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the development and delivery of cultural projects and priorities for the District
• Supporting the delivery of a range of projects in relation to economic development and culture
• Developing and monitoring key performance indicators to monitor the progress of relevant strategies
• Develop links and partnerships with other authorities and organisations to help deliver the service
• Lead on the delivery and promotion of the Explore Wealden digital channels, to include monitoring and reporting
• Lead on the delivery of business communications

 

What do you need? 

• Proactive and motivated individual, capable of working to deadlines using own initiative
• Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
• Some knowledge, experience or strong interest of working within economic development, tourism or culture
• Experience of working with partners, either internal or external
• Some experience of successful project delivery with evidence of meeting targets

 

What do we offer?    

• Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
• Free parking.

 

For more information

For more information and an informal chat about the opportunities please contact Emma Wray, Economic Development and Culture Manager, telephone number 07966301728

 

Post Number: J7010

Closing Date: Sunday 9th February       

Interview Date: Wednesday 26th February.  Alternative date Friday 28th February      

 

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

 

To Apply

Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application. 

Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.

Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.

If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.