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This role involves leading projects in Inward Investment, Business Support, and Employment and Skills. </p>\n<p>Key Responsibilities: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drive Inward Investment initiatives. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead on vital Business Support Services </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Facilitate Employment and Skills programs. </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Requirements: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in a similar role </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Track record of successfully delivering complex projects </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth knowledge of funding streams and business support mechanisms </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent communication skills </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficient in MS Office </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and maths </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Perks: </p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be part of a vibrant, safe, and prosperous district </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Contribute to the active business community. </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Flexibility with a mix of office and home-based work </li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Opportunities for professional growth and development </li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Free office parking (conditions apply)</strong> </p>\n<p><strong>Generous annual leave entitlement and Local Government Pension Scheme</strong> </p>\n<p>Apply now to be part of shaping a thriving future for Harborough District. </p>\n<p><strong>The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am Wednesday 8</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2025.  Interviews will be held w/c 20</strong><strong>th</strong><strong> January 2025.</strong> </p>\n<p>Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes. </p>\n<p>Our preferred method of receipt of application is by online application (see below). CVs will not be accepted.</p>\n<p>Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification. 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It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li>\n\t<li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li>\n\t<li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li>\n\t<li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p> </p>\n\n<p>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.</p>\n\n\n<b>What will you be doing?</b><br><p>In this role, you’ll be hands-on with some of the most exciting projects across the organisation. 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