Senior Economic Development Officer Local Enterprise Office

It is desirable that candidates demonstrate through their application form and at the interview that they have:

Possess a relevant third level qualification in business or equivalent discipline;

Possess a minimum of five years relevant post graduate experience in development;

Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of economic development and the evolving economic

development landscape both nationally and locally.

Demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Have experience in data analytics to include the collection, interpretation, application and presentation of

data from a wide variety of sources.

Have experience in developing, promoting, and delivering relevant strategic and sustainable programs.  

Demonstrate a very strong competence in the management of staff and working and leading multi-

disciplinary teams.

Be highly organised with an ability to prioritise tasks and work in a dynamic environment.

Have very strong interpersonal and communication skills;

Demonstrate a very good understanding of financial systems and procedures, identifying funding streams

and grant sources.