Economic development officer
Work on projects to bring businesses and facilities into an area. This will create jobs for local people and improve the environment.
Also known as: regeneration officer, economic regeneration officer, economic adviser
About the job
What it's like
You would work on projects to bring businesses and facilities to an area and create jobs for local people.
It would be your responsibility to increase jobs and economic growth in your local area.
You’d work with the local community, the local councils and companies to plan and develop projects. You’d need to be determined and persuasive.
You’d find out what kind of employees and facilities a business is looking for and show how your area suits its needs. You’d explain planning regulations so the company can easily meet these requirements.
Your tasks might include:Â
working on neighbourhood renewal projectsÂ
attracting sustainable businesses and development projectsÂ
building partnerships with communities, business networks and local governmentÂ
bidding for local and national funding for projects and managing budgetsÂ
setting up training schemes for local businesses and unemployed peopleÂ
advising local businesses and community groupsÂ
promoting the local area to attract new employers and increase tourismÂ
working on neighbourhood renewal projectsÂ
organising business fairs and giving presentations about your areaÂ
You could be involved in all of these activities or you might specialise in a particular one, such as bidding for funding.
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- negotiating
- time management
- developing a plan
- social conscience
- researching
- creative
- written communication
- verbal communication
- cooperating
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There are no set entry requirements for this job but most entrants have a degree or relevant professional qualification (SCQF Level 9/10/11).
A degree in any subject is acceptable but the most relevant are:
business studies
economics
estate management
geography
marketing
planning
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