Economic Growth Manager

To 31st March 2028 (subject to review, may be extended or established)

Purpose and Function of Post

• To be responsible for the effective co-ordination, development and delivery of a range of key programmes and projects focused towards enhancing economic growth and development across the Council area.
• To manage the daily operations of the Mid Ulster Local Economic Partnership (LEP) and its sub-committees/task & finish groups ensuring that all service areas meet the standards required in a progressive and effective manner. Lead, plan and manage the delivery of the local LEP Action Plan to address key local economic priorities and exploit emerging opportunities.
• To build and develop key stakeholder relationships by working in partnership with a range of private, statutory, voluntary and community organisations to deliver inclusive and sustainable economic growth within the district. 
• To manage a portfolio of programmes and projects within the Department, to support Council’s economic growth agenda to include the development and implementation of economic interventions within the MSW Regional Economic Strategy and Growth Deal relevant to the Mid Ulster District.

The Council may retain a list of reserve candidates arising from this recruitment campaign, for any vacancies which may arise which are the same or similar and are of an equal grade of pay. This list will be valid for 12months. “Another similar vacancy” is defined as a post with a similar job description and person specification and on the same salary scale, which may be in a different department or duration to the vacancy initially advertised. Another similar vacancy does not include posts where the similarity relates solely to the salary scale.