Interim Head of Economic Development
We are currently working with a Public Sector organisation who require the support of an Interim Head of Economic Development.
Main Responsibilities:
- The economic growth service is benefiting from and additional £300k per annum to increase staff resources
- The interim post holder will directly support the Assistant Director to implement a staffing reshape by undertaking job evaluations for new posts and leading recruitment for some posts
- Finalise an existing draft brief to recruit a consultant(s) to support the preparation of a new sustainable economic growth strategy
- Manage the development and finalisation of the new strategy document
- Lead the development of town centre policy for the council and support colleagues to deliver town centre strategies and specific interventions funded through a dedicated town-centre place making budget
- Ensure there is a strong economic narrative and economic data/impact as appropriate to support the programme of business cases and funding bids being prepared by the Council and UGC
- Day-to-day staff and financial management
Key Requirements:
- Previous Local Government experience in Economic Development
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 month contract initially with likely extensions
Rate: Starting at £500 per day umbrella (Inside IR35)
Fully Remote Working
Further details available upon request.
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