Principal Inclusive Economy and Communities Officer – Funding and Development

at  Trafford Council

PRINCIPAL INCLUSIVE ECONOMY AND COMMUNITIES OFFICER FUNDING AND DEVELOPMENT

Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 (hybrid working is available in this role)
Band 10 £45,441 - £47,420.
Full Time, 36.25 hours per week
We will offer flexibility where we can if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract Type - Permanent

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, driven and enthusiastic professional to lead Trafford’s drive to accelerate economic growth and to support its local community; residents, businesses and stakeholders alike, by securing external resources for place-based projects, regeneration schemes and improvements to Trafford’s town centres.
As the Principal Inclusive Economy and Communities Officer (Funding and Development), you will be responsible for leading the team to maximise external funding opportunities to benefit the residents and businesses of Trafford.
You will be at the forefront of placemaking and master planning in key growth locations across the Borough, taking a holistic view of long term economic regeneration initiatives and engaging partners at a Greater Manchester and Local Authority level to deliver on this agenda.
Trafford is a diverse and exciting place to work with excellent opportunities for a challenging and varied workload. You will be joining a busy, friendly, and proactive team with opportunities to work with a range of public and private sector stakeholders.

FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION ABOUT THE ROLE PLEASE CONTACT:

Patricia Allen, Inclusive Economy and Communities Manager
Email: patricia.allen@trafford.gov.uk, Mob: 07929396573