Location
Hertford

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£23,141 per annum

About the Role
Are you a personally effective, proactive, customer focused relationship manager with a commercial focus? Do you enjoy working with businesses, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering economic development projects in a dynamic, partnership-focused environment? We are looking for someone like you to join our team! If we are a good fit for you, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects supporting business and SME growth, inward investment, sustainability and regeneration across East Herts, while working with businesses, employers and key public and private sector stakeholders.

What will you be doing?
- Leading work on developing the economy of East Herts through inward investment and regeneration
- Developing and leading economic initiatives and projects to support business and SME growth
- Working as a first point of contact for businesses, promoting council services and programmes such as grants, business start-up/growth assistance, sustainability and networking services
- Building relationships with business interest groups and key stakeholders to maximise opportunities for economic growth

What can we offer you?
- Opportunities for growth and cross-department working, learning new skills and service areas
- 26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service
- Usage of our e-fleet during business hours for business-related visits
- Employee well-being programme
- Employee events group
- Regular opportunities to socialise with other teams within the council
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time
- Up to 50% working from home for eligible posts
- Free parking in our offices and select council owned car parks during business hours
- Access to wellbeing and occupational health schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounts at council-owned leisure centres
- Opportunity to network with colleagues across councils in Hertfordshire and the East Of England
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and your development is supported by the organisation

Experience
Experience of working with micro and SME businesses, with an understanding of business relationship management, networking and cooperation.

About you
Strong networking and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and gain the trust and respect of stakeholders across public and private organisations. The ability to manage your own workload, work independently and deliver projects effectively, on time and within budget.

Qualifications
A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, alongside relevant project management and/or business management or business relationship management qualifications. Knowledge of inward investment, sustainability, marketing, promotion and public relations principles, with an understanding of the business profile in East Herts.