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Senior Economic Development Officer – Sectors & Clusters. Sitting within the Economic Development & Growth team in the Economic Development & Regeneration service, this post will lead the coordination and delivery of key sector and cluster-based interventions. There will be a particular (but not exclusive) focus on advancing commitments within the Cultural Strategy as they relate to creative enterprise, including managing and developing activity linked to Creative Enterprise Zone status accredited by the GLA.
Job Responsibility:
Leading delivery of targeted sector interventions, with a strong focus on creative and cultural industries
Managing specific projects from the Affordable Workspace Strategy, including overseeing delivery and outcomes
Working closely with Planning colleagues to support affordable workspace and growth-related initiatives
Collaborating with officers delivering wider business support and economic growth programmes
Providing critical support to the Strategic Lead on emerging priority sectors and clusters
Contributing to the overall coordination and day-to-day leadership of the economic development programme
Requirements:
Strong experience delivering sector-based or cluster-led economic development initiatives
Experience working in a housing association or council
Knowledge of creative industries, cultural enterprise, and/or affordable workspace delivery
Proven project management skills within a public sector or partnership environment
Experience working across teams and with external stakeholders to deliver complex programmes
The ability to operate at pace, manage competing priorities, and add value quickly in a contract role