Job vacancy details
Head of Economic Development
Employer:London Borough of Waltham Forest
Reference:1206/50042636/ENV
Salary:£60,135 - £63,996 per annum
Hours:36 per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:London Borough of Waltham Forest, Town Hall Complex, Walthamstow.
Closing date:05/12/2008 23:30 PM
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated individual to head our economic development team at one of the most exciting times for Waltham Forest and for London. You will take forward our ambitious agenda for the economic regeneration of the borough creating opportunities for local residents to ensure the legacy of London 2012 has a lasting impact for our communities. You will lead on initiatives to tackle worklessness as laid out by the Multi-Area Agreement amongst the 5 host boroughs.
You will ensure the delivery of our sustainable community strategy priorities for creating and retaining wealth in the borough, improving our residents’ well being and tackling worklessness. On top of that, you will head a team that will deliver a programme of economic development projects worth several millions, alongside the unique opportunity to provide a lasting change for some of the most deprived communities in London.
Extensive experience in managing economic development projects that support business development and regeneration programmes, policies and initiatives, is essential. You will have led bids for external funding and facilitated co-operation and partnership across internal and external organisations.
You will also have strong influencing, negotiating, interpersonal and networking skills as well as knowledge and experience of performance measurement and management. If you are a strategic manager able to turn strategy into delivery, then we want to hear form you.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan: • Promoting equality of opportunity • Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage • Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels • Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm
