Job Introduction
We’ve got big ambitions for Staffordshire and we’re focused on seeing them through.
The Business and Enterprise team oversees a range of services along with other parts of the County Council’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Directorate. In this role you will work in the Funding, Business & Enterprise Team and will be responsible for providing support to the Programme and Funding Manager.
Main Responsibility
In this role, you'll
- provide support to the Programme & Funding Manager with all aspects of the day-to-day management, co-ordination and delivery associated with start-up and wider support activities
- develop and maintain electronic and paper-based record-keeping systems
- prepare relevant information including reports, charts & graphs
- participate in project management team / local partnership meetings and working groups associated with projects regarding the above.
- preparing relevant project publicity in line with start-up support including PR and media articles.
- provide advice and guidance to potential project applicants and clients regarding the start-up schemes & general business advice.
- Maintaining budgets & raising purchase orders, invoices etc
We have 2 posts available:
32 hours per week (permanent)
37 hours per week (fixed term until 31.3.2025)
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have experience/knowledge in:
- project development and working with multi-disciplinary teams
- established regeneration activities and appropriate sources of external funding
- monitoring budgets and audit procedures
- working with external bodies e.g. District Councils or Local Partnership Groups, Government Departments etc.
You’ll have:
- an appropriate degree or equivalent or other relevant experience
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- good ICT skills
- an attention to detail
- the ability to work under pressure and manage a variety of tasks
- a positive can-do attitude
You must have a full current driving licence and a willingness to be flexible and to travel within the area and occasionally other locations across the region.
It’s important to note that if you’re unsure whether your experience or skills are suitable, please get in touch with the recruiting manager Sarah Simpson (01785 277706) for more information.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
