Economic Development Officer - Business Growth Dorset

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within Dorset Council. 
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting local businesses. 
• Impactful Work: Engage with a vibrant business community and make a tangible impact on the region's economic development. 
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options and a supportive work-life balance. 
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and more. 

What you can expect to be doing:

• Business Support: Respond to business enquiries, provide expert information and guidance, and signpost to relevant resources. 
• Event Participation: Attend and actively participate in business events, promoting the Business Growth Dorset service and the Invest in Dorset brand. 
• Project Management: Lead small-sized, low-risk projects and support larger, higher-risk projects. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for businesses across Dorset and BCP, maintaining accurate records on the CRM system. 
• Administrative Tasks: Perform tasks related to CRM, website management, social media, events, finance, and project coordination. 
• Strategy Development: Support the development and delivery of Dorset’s Economic Growth Strategy and other corporate plans. 

• Qualifications: A SFEDI qualification would be an advantage in this role and experience working in industry or business support roles would be beneficial.  
• Experience: Experience in economic development or related fields such as business support, inward investment, account management, or project management. 
• Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills. Strong ICT skills. Ability to work effectively with businesses and external stakeholders and within a team environment. 
• Attributes: Proactive, empathetic, and adaptable with a solid grasp of the business support landscape. 

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.