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£47,420 - £50,512

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Do you want to be at the forefront of driving business support and growth in  one of the UK’s most resilient and dynamic economies? Do you have experience of inward investment, delivering  solutions to business recruitment and retention issues?

Are you passionate about analysing and responding to economic trends data and business needs? REDA’s Economic Development Manager role will be crucial in driving the city’s continued smart and sustainable economic strategy for success.

 

Reading’s Economy & Destination Agency (REDA) is a £250k not-for-profit company with a small team of 8 passionate people, dedicated to promoting the Greater Reading sub-region,  as a vibrant destination to visit, live, work and do business.

A private and public sector partnership, we focus on three core areas: marketing the place of Reading, attracting investment to Reading and supporting local businesses in Reading.  Led by a Board of Directors, made up of some of  Reading’s leading business, public sector and education leaders, and chaired by a Director of Stantec (a global infrastructure planning and engineering company),   REDA has real influence in shaping Reading’s future goals and priorities.

An understanding of inward investment and the Thames Valley economy would be advantageous, but most importantly we’re looking for a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, and a passion for positioning Reading Economic Development Strategy and influencing key stakeholders within Berkshire.

 

In return, we can offer you the opportunity:  

  • To refresh our Economic Strategy and 2050 City Vision, helping to shape Reading’s future aspirations and the work fo he Berkshire Prosperity Board.  
  • Spearhead our exciting new inward investment marketing campaign.
  • A portfolio of development led work force plans to negotiate and manage.
  • A two-year, £2.5 million programme of training, employment, and small business start-up funding.
  • Completion of a £120k UKSP Fund programme, focused on the new Shinfield Studios, supporting local jobs in film, self-employment and a supply chain to the film sector.
  • Partnership working with Reading Borough Council to deliver ‘opportunities for all, through our Social Inclusion Strategy and community based initiatives.
  • The opportunity to champion an established Reading Business Network, shaping its activity programme and driving a circular economy in Reading.
  • The opportunity to bring forward new ideas utilising our reserve fund and access to new government programmes

 

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

 

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential 

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

 

About you

The Economic Development Manager will report to the Chief Executive of REDA,  with opportunities to work at Board level, deputise for the CEO and  help shape REDA’s corporate plan and brief Reading B.C with local  economic data and intelligence.-

If you are a highly motivated  and persuasive communicator,  have a passion for tackling the place-based challenges facing our economy and local businesses, enjoy working across the private and public sectors, delivering added value projects and can lead a dedicated committee of organisations to shape our economic strategy and programmes, we want to hear from you.

 

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

 

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
  • On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
  • Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
  • Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

 

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Nigel Horon-Baker, CEO, nigel.horton-baker@reading.gov.uk 

 

Closing Date: 6 November 2024

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in central Reading on Friday 15th and Monday 18th November .

 

 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.


Closing date: Wed 06/11/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: DEN1311
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