Location: Lagan Valley Island

Job Title: Economic Development Officer

Position: 1 x Permanent Full Time

SALARY: Scale PO3, NJC Spinal Column Points 34-37 £45,091 – £48,226 (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 collaborate closely with the Economic Development Manager to manage and oversee 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. This involves the design, development and control, coupled with thorough monitoring and evaluation of key projects.

Curious to learn more? Full details of the role are in the attached job description.

Apply now on GetGot, and take the first step in your new career.

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 .

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Closing date: Tuesday 30 Sep 2025 16:00

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