Current vacancies

Assistant Economic Development Officer 

Economic Development And Planning Department 

37 hours per week 

You will be assisting the development and implementation of the Council’s economic plan by way of projects, programmes and initiatives that promote local economic prosperity. 

Able to demonstrate appropriate experience and skills with an understanding of economic development issues, ideally with an awareness and understanding of the rural economy.  You will be educated to A level standard or equivalent with experience of carrying out research and presenting results. You will be an effective communicator and able to demonstrate successful collaborative working.

Working within an attractive rural area, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team dealing with economic development, strategic planning, and housing. You will be involved in a diverse range of issues from market town plans; farm diversification and tourism; to local employment sites and sub-regional aerospace developments. You will also be involved in related planning policy matters.

A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to work outside normal office hours are both essential.

If you are interested in having an informal chat about this post, please contact Hassan Ditta, Senior Economic Development Officer on 01200 414424.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation with no core hours), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, job security, and training/development opportunities.

If you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us on the details above or provide further information on your application form.

Ribble Valley Borough Council reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.