To support the Service Managers on the implementation of the Economic Development and Regeneration Programme together with the wider governance and activity supporting the work of this service area creating and supporting vibrant and flourishing places across North Devon.
- To lead, plan and co-ordinate projects with the support, where required, of the Place Managers and provide the secretariat function for wider project team meetings and Partnership boards.
- To manage delegated budgets, timing plans, liaise with partners and undertake communications as required.
- To identify and prepare funding bids, to include developing costings, formulating timing plans and support the writing of business plans and Committee reports.
- To deal with customers and day-to-day enquiries on general economic development, regeneration and town centre issues.
- To manage the information content, alongside our communications team, of e bulletins, social media and web pages across the service area.
- To liaise with the Planning Service and other interenal and external organisations as appropriate to provide responses on major planning applications and other consultations.
- To research and evaluate trends and policies and advise on their relevance to Council business.
- To assist and support the Service Managers on economic development, regeneration and town centre work.
- To represent the Council at meetings and on project/steering groups relating to economic development, regeneration and town centre issues.
- To understand and assist in the management of the service’s budgetary management system.
- The collection of data and analysis of trends across our Places and our business community
Project Officer (Place)
Company: North Devon District Council Salary: £32,578 to £35,570 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Barnstaple, EX31 3NP Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 21 Oct 2026 Closing date: 6 Nov 2026
Summary
- To lead, plan and co-ordinate projects with the support, where required, of the Place Managers and provide the secretariat function for wider project team meetings and Partnership boards.
- To manage delegated budgets, timing plans, liaise with partners and undertake communications as required.
- To identify and prepare funding bids, to include developing costings, formulating timing plans and support the writing of business plans and Committee reports.
- To deal with customers and day-to-day enquiries on general economic development, regeneration and town centre issues.
- To manage the information content, alongside our communications team, of e bulletins, social media and web pages across the service area.
- To liaise with the Planning Service and other interenal and external organisations as appropriate to provide responses on major planning applications and other consultations.
- To research and evaluate trends and policies and advise on their relevance to Council business.
- To assist and support the Service Managers on economic development, regeneration and town centre work.
- To represent the Council at meetings and on project/steering groups relating to economic development, regeneration and town centre issues.
- To understand and assist in the management of the service’s budgetary management system.
- The collection of data and analysis of trends across our Places and our business community
Essential requirements
- Education to degree level or equivalent experience
- Experience in negotiating and working with officers, members and external partners
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Web based research and GIS
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good research, evaluation and report writing skills
- Good organisational ability including planning and scheduling tasks and working to deadlines
- Ability to chair meetings and take appropriate minutes
- A good knowledge of the public sector
- Must be able to drive and have use of a car
- Must be able to develop and use statistical information
- Experience of bid writing
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Project Officer (Place) in Barnstaple employer: NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
As a Planning Technician with the Council, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career progression, ensuring that you can grow alongside the exciting projects we undertake. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on local planning policies while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
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