Economic Development Officer - Employer Engagement lead
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £38,626 - £42,708 per annum
INTERNAL ONLY (DCC Employees Only)
Devon County Council is seeking a proactive, highly motivated and passionate individual to lead, develop and manage initiatives to support and grow the County Council’s identified priority and growth sectors. The role will perform a vital link in engaging employers in a range of skills and employment programmes.
Digital and Sector Skills, part of the Economy, Enterprise & Skills service area, are a dynamic team delivering skills projects for Devon's emerging or priority sectors. We work collaboratively to enabling social mobility for Devon's residents and support our region's organisations to develop and grow through strategic skills policy implementation.
As a member of the Economy, Enterprise and Skills Service, you will play a vital part in strengthening our economy, encouraging new business growth and supporting a thriving county. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Development of employer (private and voluntary sector) knowledge and relationships to support engagement across the Sector, Youth and Inclusion skills programmes.
- Providing capacity to engage with Sector groups such as Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) and Manufacturing groups that support DCC’s key sectors
- Design and manage specific projects either directly or through partners to develop the County’s identified priorities for business sectors, economic recovery, and growth. This includes managing project partners, consultants, and budgets.
- Lead and collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to access funding opportunities that support the implementation of economic development priorities.
- Seek out opportunities to work with partners and other organisations to share and disseminate best practices. This includes hosting networking events and presentations to aid project development and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Directorate’s work and its contribution to delivering the County Council’s Strategic Plan, the Strategy for Growth, and other implementation plans and programmes.
- Engaging with the Department for Education, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and others to attract additional funding.
- Working with the Chamber of Commerce to deliver the Local Skills Improvement Plan
- Working with employers to support new qualifications, new career pathways to secure a pipeline of talent and sustainable workforce including in the health and care sector
- Identifying work experience and other opportunities for care leavers and care experienced individuals
- Promoting inclusive and supported employment options and programmes.
Devon County Council has an Agile Working policy to demonstrate commitment to supporting a positive work-life balance for employees and a commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2030. Agile working is an important element of the strategy for adapting to, and thriving in, the working environment following the coronavirus pandemic.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
A restructure is currently undergoing in the Economy, Enterprise and Skills Service and that might affect the line management of this post. For more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Mirela Doana at mirela.doana@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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Reference: REQ007547
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ007547
- Occupational GroupProject & Programme Management
- Salary Details
£38,626 - £42,708 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
19/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
No