Business Officer

Local government organisation based in Melrose, Scottish Borders seeks an experienced Business Officer to manage the delivery of the Economic Development section's support for business, including delivery of the Business Gateway. Responsible for the management of the local Business Gateway contract, ensuring that agreed targets are achieved within agreed budgets, and the integration of Business Gateway activity with relevant Council services to improve the overall service to businesses.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Contract management of major projects
- Experience of implementing economic development related projects
- Experience of economic development roles
- Experience of business development and working with small businesses and business networks
- Experience of budget and financial management
- Working with partners to deliver successful projects
- Proven ability to work within a team and to lead multi disciplinary team working
- Experience of writing and presenting reports
- Experience of attending public meetings, contact with elected members and public speaking
- Knowledge of the local business economy
- Knowledge of performance-led business planning processes and an ability to analyse and report on performance to drive service improvements
- Skills in communicating and negotiation with staff, public and Councillors
- Knowledge of the role of Local Government in the local economy
- Knowledge of Scottish Enterprise and Business Gateway
- Ability to effectively delegate work and responsibilities.
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Policy and procedure formulation and development.
- Knowledge of relevant external funding regimes
- Good knowledge of local economic development issues
- Skills in organisation, both personally and in relation to teamwork, including leading teams
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
- Computer literacy and an ability to maximise the use of modern technology in the best interests of the Department.

EXTRA INFORMATION:

- This is initially a 2 months contract role. Rate is £150 per day.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

- For further information please contact Shanila Fernando at Advantage Technical Resourcing.

LEGAL INFORMATION:

Advantage Technical Resourcing. Services offered are those of an employment agency for permanent work and/or employment business for the supply of contract/temp work.

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Advantage Technical Resourcing: services offered are those of an employment agency for permanent work and/or employment business for the supply of contract/temporary work.