Principal Inclusive Economy & Communities Officer – Funding & Development

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.

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.

About you

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification and have 3-4 years experience in a related field. You will have a proven track record of sourcing, bidding, securing and monitoring of external funding to achieve key outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional looking to take the next step in their career or move to a dynamic and fast-paced local authority.

You will have experience of leading and managing staff to drive performance and results. You will possess excellent written and communication skills as you will be interacting with businesses, residents, consultants, partner agencies, other council officers and elected members.

The funding and development function sits within the inclusive economy and communities team which is part of the growth, communities and housing service based at the Town Hall in Stretford, and you will report to the inclusive cconomy and communities manager. A flexible hours and working policy is in place and some unsociable hours working is required on occasions.

Additional Information

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.

You will be required to drive in this role.

About us

Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps across the borough and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.

Our vision: Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.

Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a living wage employer.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:

Patricia Allen, inclusive economy and communities manager

Email: patricia.allen@trafford.gov.uk, mobile: 07929396573

About the benefits

You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.

Trafford recognises the importance of staff wellbeing and offer a number of initiatives for staff including health and wellbeing events, mindfulness and running & walking groups. Our great benefits include:

• Pension
• Home technology scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Simply Healthcare
• Employee discount scheme – ‘Perks at Work’
• Flexible working

To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit our website.

Trafford the place

Trafford the place continues to be one of the best places to live in the country. The borough consistently scores highly in terms of recycling, education, employment and crime reduction, and has a reputation of being one of the safest places to live in Greater Manchester. It also has one of the lowest council tax rates.

Trafford has some of the best schools in the country, with excellent transport links and global recognition for its, sport, culture and leisure interests. Trafford is home to the Trafford Park Industrial Estate, the Trafford Centre, Manchester United Football Club and Lancashire County Cricket Club.

Closing date: 16 September 2024

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