About the role
Contract: Temporary / Fixed Term until 31 March .
We are looking to recruit a Project and Business Development Officer to join our busy Economy and Regeneration Service.
This is an exciting role within the service, providing an opportunity to be part of the team delivering the Ceredigion Economic Strategy - to enable and provide opportunities for people and enterprises to thrive and grow in Ceredigion. If you have experience in areas such as regeneration, community work or economic development, this could be the opportunity for you. You will have a central role in motivating Ceredigion’s communities and businesses, to develop and build knowledge and skills, innovate, and co-operate in order to overcome local challenges. The tasks and workload are ever changing and we are looking for those who can demonstrate innovative thinking and respond positively to challenges with solutions. You now have an opportunity to help shape the future of our county.
On a day to day to day basis you will:
1. Actively facilitate the engagement, involvement and mentoring of a range of organisations in the community, public and private sectors to assist with the development of their activities.
2. Facilitate and support the development of projects with potential applicants, taking projects through the local selectionn and appraisal panels and presenting. recommnedations to the Cynnal y Cardi Local Partnership
3. Provide ongoing mentoring, advice & guidance.
4. Develop and implement monitoring systems to ensure compliance of funding scheme(s).
5. Prepare monitoring information on a regular basis.
6. Work with local organisations and businesses to access other funding opportunities appropriate to their needs.
We are looking to recruit individual(s) with:
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to form constructive working relationships with individuals and organisations in the community, public and private sector.
8. Ability to think innovatively and strategically.
9. Experience of partnership working and developing collaborative opportunities.
10. Experience of running and managing projects.
11. Good mentoring and advocacy skills.
12. Communication/presentation skills appropriate to varied audiences.
13. Enthusiasm for community-based activities.
14. Ability to work flexibly, display own initiative and work proactively.
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Eirlys Lloyd on
Job Description and Person Specification
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Economy and Regeneration
We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:
15. Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
16. Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
17. Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.