About The Role
Are you a proactive thinker with a passion for building relationships and driving economic growth?
As a Business Development Executive within Business Isle of Man, you’ll play a vital role in connecting businesses with the government, identifying growth opportunities, and overcoming challenges to strengthen the Island’s economy. Your ability to foster trust, understand ambitions, and communicate support schemes will be key - from leading forums to guiding businesses through policy changes, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping a thriving business environment.
You will have a unique opportunity to work closely with businesses and community focused organisations to deliver the initiatives and proposals in the recently published Local Economy Strategy, supporting stakeholders to access support schemes, develop ideas, and overcome challenges. Your commitment to instigating positive change and supporting businesses to thrive will help ensure the Island is a great place to live, supporting vibrancy and distinctiveness by empowering communities and enabling a variety of businesses.
With the chance to contribute to policy development, marketing campaigns, and sector-specific initiatives, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding challenge for a driven professional eager to make an impact. If you’re ready to influence the future of business on the Isle of Man, apply today!
A workplace that invests in you
1. A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
2. Annual leave starting from 21 days, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
3. A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take as leave.
4. Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
5. Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
6. Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
7. Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
8. Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
9. Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
10. Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at rob.green@gov.im.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
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