Job Description

Economic Development Manager - Tourism, Culture & Place PKC11360

£60,459 - £65,095

Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street Perth PH1 5GD

This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of ambitious economic development programme. Central to our mission of developing a resilient, stronger, greener local economy is our focus on the visitor, cultural and creative economies - capitalising on investment to date, such as the recently opened £27m Perth Museum, and making the case for future investment that will drive the prosperity of our city, towns and rural communities.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of professional staff who design, develop and deliver high impact projects and events. You will also require to work closely with stakeholders and partners, specifically the Council’s external Arm’s Length Organisations (ALEOs) responsible for culture and leisure.

Perth and Kinross is one of the UK's most beautiful areas, offering an amazing opportunity to live life well. Not only that, the Council also offers hybrid working, an excellent annual leave entitlement, annual leave purchase, occupational pension, flexible working, car lease scheme and other benefits including a cycle to work scheme, corporate leisure membership and staff wellbeing support.

To connect and collaborate with colleagues and the communities we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree. Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs

https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/51581/FAQ/pdf/Current_Hybrid_Working_FAQs_at_feb_2024.pdf?m=170893430279

We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

You will be an inspiring leader with a track record in supporting colleagues and building strong working relationships across organisations. And being part of the Economy, Development & Planning Management Team means that you'll also be able to demonstrate:

- strong performance and financial management skills

- success in innovation and improvement.

The Individual

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Economic Development, Tourism, Culture, Placemaking or Business related discipline is essential. Experience of working in a tourism, cultural economy, or physical regeneration/placemaking environment is desirable.

If you would like to talk about this role informally, please contact David Littlejohn, Strategic Lead for Economy, Development & Planning on 07715 160753. And for more information on working at Perth & Kinross Council follow this link:

https://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/14157/Jobs-and-careers.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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