At a Glance
- Tasks: Support local businesses and deliver exciting projects to boost economic growth.
- Company: Join Ribble Valley Borough Council, a supportive and proactive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, generous leave, training opportunities, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied tasks and excellent career development potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, organisational skills, and a passion for supporting businesses.
The predicted salary is between 27694 - 29064 £ per year.
This vacancy is: Temporary
Salary: £27,694 to £29,064 per annum
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026
Reference: EDP124
Pay: Scale 4 (scp 10-13) £27,694 to £29,064 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (until 31 March 2028)
Help shape the future of Ribble Valley. Support local businesses. Deliver exciting projects. Make a real difference.
We're looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Assistant Economic Development Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting economic growth across the borough, working with businesses, partners and stakeholders to deliver projects that strengthen the local economy. From supporting the delivery of our ambitious Economic Plan to helping organise the renowned Clitheroe Food Festival, no two days are the same.
If you're passionate about supporting businesses, building partnerships and delivering successful projects, we'd love to hear from you. You’ll be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, managing a varied workload and building positive relationships with businesses, partners and colleagues.
You’ll join a supportive team where your ideas, enthusiasm and commitment will help shape the borough's future. Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: Monday, 24 August 2026
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.
(EDP124) Assistant Economic Development Officer in Clitheroe employer: Ribble Valley
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