Economic Development Manager - 6mth+ contract, Newtownabbey

Honeycomb is delighted to be assisting a large public sector organisation in recruiting an Economic Development Manager. Temporary contract, Newtownabbey. Free parking & wider benefits

The Client - This highly credible organisation operates in accordance to key strategic objectives as it has a responsibility to it's citizens to provide a community that is connected, safe, clean and has vibrant places as well enabling it's citizens to benefit from economic prosperity & achieve their full potential.

The Role - Reporting to the Head of Service across the Directorate throughout Economic Development and Capital Regeneration. This 'business-critical' role will include but will not be limited to the following duties:

Focused on attracting new investment and creating jobs for the local area, the Economic Development Manager will manage the delivery of a suite of programmes and projects including entrepreneurship support, skills and employability related activity, town and village regeneration, infrastructure and technology improvements and wider economic development activities. The appointed manager will also lead the formulation of new bids to address needs and opportunities within the local economy such as the Shared Prosperity Fund/Levelling Up Fund.

The Person – To work collectively and collaboratively to drive efficiency.

Degree Level qualification in a relevant subject (finance, business, town planning, urban development etc) and 2+ years’ experience to include:

• A working knowledge of economic development, investment attraction and strategic/ capital regeneration in a Northern Ireland context.
• Managing staff, contracts and budget for the achievement of economic development, investment or regeneration projects
• Managing programmes including the implementation, review and monitoring of large-scale economic development initiatives.
• Developing strategy and implementing policy in a team-working context.
• Current working knowledge of funding opportunities within Northern Ireland, the UK region and further afield which are relevant to the economic growth across the local catchment area.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Claire McCleery, Head of Public & 3rd Sector at Honeycomb on

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