Business Engagement & Account Manager
- Durham County Council
- Full Time
- Durham
Job Description
We are looking for a performance orientated individual who has the ability to build relationships and establish trust with the business community.WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will be required to engage with and proactively work with businesses in County Durham in order to support Business Durham's agenda to grow the economy, including developing and managing portfolios of companies, relationship building and engagement, and providing proactive services to enable further business development and growth. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of the key sectors in the County and establishing strong relationships with external organisations and partners to support the growth of County Durham businesses.
We encourage you to contact Kerry Walker, Business Growth Director via email at [email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and/or be able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience.
You will have recent experience of engaging with SMEs and delivering business support or business development services. An ability to initiate and follow up projects is essential.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
- Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
- Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
- Hybrid working (home and office working).
- Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
- Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
- Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
- Discounted DCC gym membership.
- Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
- Trade Union membership.
- A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
