Principal Economic Development OfficerCouncil
Would you like to be involved in an exciting programme of economic development opportunities that are being developed in the Borough?
This is an exciting time for Pendle. Over £35m of growth and regeneration funding is being delivered in our towns including support for business, skills and our town centres. You will be involved in supporting programmes and initiatives funded by these programmes, and using your skills to plan and implement other initiatives which support our people, place and enterprises. You will take a lead on delivering the Economic Growth action plan and seek out opportunities to leverage in other funds and inward investment to facilitate greater economic activity in the Borough. The post would provide a great opportunity to be involved in a broad array of activities relating to the economic health and prosperity of Pendle, including managing a team to deliver those.
The ideal candidate will be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and have at least three years’ experience of successful work in economic development, including project delivery.
Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.
We offer:
Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire
Our Benefits include:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
Please note: we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this post as the occupation code for the role is not one that is eligible for a skilled worker visa.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, Pennine and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Pendle Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to Pennine Lancashire from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.