Economic Project Officer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Plymouth
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 11 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 09 May 2021
- Sectors
- Engineering, Defence
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Plymouth City Council currently have an opportunity for a dynamic and personable Economic Development Officer to join their team.
As an Economic Development Officer, your primary role would be to support with the distribution of restart grants to businesses reopening, following National restrictions.
This is a temporary position until the end of July, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of GBP12.20. Due to current covid restrictions, this position would be remote working.
The role will include verifying Restart Grant applications from businesses across the city, responding to queries from business owners relating to eligibility, and timescales for payments. You will also be working closely with Finance, Economic Development and the Business Rates Team.
The ideal candidate will posses the following;
Project management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting agendas.
Ability to express information, ideas and proposals effectively in a clear, concise manner, including verbally and in formal reports.
The ability to negotiate solutions in complex situations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional advice to senior managers.
Financial literacy with a track record of ensuring externally funded projects are delivered on time and to budget. Statistical analysis.
Excellent IT skills and experience of using Excel and MS Teams
You will also have the following;
Strong communication skills and experience of dealing with customers.
Good attention to detail and the ability to follow processes.
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then this could be the role for you.
As a Pertemps employee you will benefit from:
o Weekly pay
o Pension Scheme
o Working for a Top 50 Sunday Times Best Company Employer who puts you first!
Pertemps Recruitment Ltd has been working with Plymouth City Council since 2006 to manage its temporary staffing.
If you are interested in this position, or other exciting opportunities that Pertemps may have, please click apply
As an Economic Development Officer, your primary role would be to support with the distribution of restart grants to businesses reopening, following National restrictions.
This is a temporary position until the end of July, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of GBP12.20. Due to current covid restrictions, this position would be remote working.
The role will include verifying Restart Grant applications from businesses across the city, responding to queries from business owners relating to eligibility, and timescales for payments. You will also be working closely with Finance, Economic Development and the Business Rates Team.
The ideal candidate will posses the following;
Project management skills, with the ability to manage conflicting agendas.
Ability to express information, ideas and proposals effectively in a clear, concise manner, including verbally and in formal reports.
The ability to negotiate solutions in complex situations.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional advice to senior managers.
Financial literacy with a track record of ensuring externally funded projects are delivered on time and to budget. Statistical analysis.
Excellent IT skills and experience of using Excel and MS Teams
You will also have the following;
Strong communication skills and experience of dealing with customers.
Good attention to detail and the ability to follow processes.
If you are looking for a new and exciting challenge, then this could be the role for you.
As a Pertemps employee you will benefit from:
o Weekly pay
o Pension Scheme
o Working for a Top 50 Sunday Times Best Company Employer who puts you first!
Pertemps Recruitment Ltd has been working with Plymouth City Council since 2006 to manage its temporary staffing.
If you are interested in this position, or other exciting opportunities that Pertemps may have, please click apply