Project Officer - Sme Growth Manager - Internal

To apply for this job you must be an employee of Kirklees Council for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date - and have successfully completed your probationary period.

Please note that if you work for an Academy you are not an employee of the Council.

Kirklees is a thriving and dynamic area which is building on its industrial heritage to encourage innovation, investment and entrepreneurship. Our vision is for Kirklees to be a district which combines a strong, sustainable economy with a great quality of life – leading to thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality.

The Council’s Business Team works closely with businesses and partner organisations to encourage and support business start-up, growth, innovation and inward investment.

You will work closely with Kirklees business team colleagues and as part of a wider team of Growth Managers you will help to coordinate the WYCA funded Business West Yorkshire business support programme providing free and impartial access to all the publicly funded business support available in Leeds City Region.

You will manage relationships with SMEs across the Kirklees district delivering high quality support which will assist them in meeting their growth plans. You will be based in Kirklees, with travel required across that district and less frequently across the Leeds City Region.

If this is something you are interested in, please read the attached Job Profile and Focus sheet which further details your responsibilities.

Applicants should refer to both the essential criteria in the Job Profile and the Focus Sheet in their application ensuring they display the relevant skills, competencies, and experience