Location: Lagan Valley Island Job Title: Economic Development Officer Position: 1 x Permanent Full Time SALARY: Scale PO3, NJC Spinal Column Points 34-37 £43,693 - £46,731 per hour (plus 19% employer pension contribution) Deliver better lives for all, whilst enhancing your career. These are the things we hold dear at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; respect, honesty, excellence, accountability, leadership & equality. We have an ambitious vision for our area. We want to create opportunities for strong, healthy communities, and business growth. Our success will create new opportunities for individuals, families & communities. Every role at LCCC contributes to this aim, and if appointed to this role you will be part of creating better lives for all. As a member of the Economic Development Team, you will work closely with the Economic Development Manager to manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of strategic business development initiatives tailored for SMEs whilst also identifying and assessing potential investment opportunities aligned with the Council's economic development goals. In return you will be offered a salary of £43,693 - £46,731 per annum (Full Time Equivalent) - with a 19% Employer pension contribution in addition Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. The application form will only be available online. Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through the Council's e-recruit system therefore application forms in hard copy will not be available to candidates. However, the Council will consider any requests for an application to be made in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements where possible, for example access to a computer. The Council is committed to providing people with disabilities the opportunity to compete fairly for jobs. If you have any special needs or requirements with regard to any stage of the recruitment process please contact the HR&OD team via email or telephone. Closing date: Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 16:00 To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.