Economic Development Officer

Economic Development OfficerLisburn and Castlereagh City Council Department: Service Transformation Location: Lagan Valley Island Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: £46,579 - £49,817Help shape the economic future of Lisburn and Castlereagh Borough CouncilAre you passionate about economic development, business growth, investment and creating opportunities for local businesses?MCS Group are partnering with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council seeking an ambitious and proactive Economic Development Officer to join their Economic Development Team and play a key role in delivering initiatives that support businesses, attract investment and contribute to the Council''s wider economic vision.This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of strategic projects, supporting SMEs and key stakeholders while identifying and developing opportunities for investment, trade and business growth.Working closely with the Economic Development Manager, you will help turn ideas and opportunities into tangible outcomes - from developing and delivering business support programmes and securing funding, to undertaking economic research, supporting investment activity and building strong partnerships locally, nationally and internationally.What you''ll be doingAs an Economic Development Officer, you will:Drive economic development initiatives across trade, enterprise, investment and collaboration, contributing to projects and programmes that support the Council''s wider economic ..... full job details .....