Economic Development and Place Policy Officer

Job Summary

Please note that this vacancy is temporary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on economic development policy at East Dunbartonshire Council. The role will also support community groups to prepare Local Place Plans for their area.

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring that East Dunbartonshire has a sustainable and resilient economy through policy work covering topics such as place-based economic development, the wellbeing economy, local business support, tourism and the circular economy. You will have a good knowledge and understanding of the principles of economic development and key national legislation, policy and guidance. The role will involve collaborative working with internal and external partners to establish a coordinated approach to the preparation and delivery of economic development policy.

Another key part of the role will be to support and guide community groups in preparing Local Place Plans and connecting them with potential partners and opportunities for delivery.

You will also add value and your expertise to wider workstreams including the Local Development Plan and the Climate Action Plan.

This post is temporary for a period of 1 year. If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Stewart McNally, Team Leader Land Planning Policy, by emailing stewart.mcnally@eastdunbarton.gov.uk.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

Website

www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk