New Job Opportunities in North Lanarkshire

As part of a new Growth Programme Team within North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire Council have issued job vacancy adverts for the following posts: 

• Economic Analyst (closing 7th November)

As an Economic Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing, interpreting, reporting and advising on socio-economic data and performance information which will be used to support the development and implementation of the Council’s Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan and investment priorities which will underpin this strategy.

Moreover, this post will have a critical role in establishing strategies which will be used to measure and monitor the socio-economic impact of this plan and identify opportunity for performance improvement.

• Project Development Officer (2 posts) (closing 7th November)

As a Project Development Officer, you will have a critical role in supporting the implementation of North Lanarkshire’s Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan with a particular focus on helping to reshape North Lanarkshire’s Town Centres and business infrastructure in order to create opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.

This new post offers an exciting opportunity for someone experienced in developing and managing physical regeneration projects to play an integral role in the delivery of a long-term programme of renewal for North Lanarkshire. In doing so, the successful candidate will need to be able to work effectively across council services and partnerships to ensure that projects form an integrated part of wider regeneration activity for new housing supply, infrastructure and enterprise.

• Project Officer (closing 6th November)

As a Project Officer, you will have a key role in supporting the implementation of North Lanarkshire’s Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan with a particular focus on helping to reshape North Lanarkshire’s Town Centres and business infrastructure in order to create opportunity for sustainable and inclusive growth.

'Selling your business?' Workshop Invitation

Selling your Business? Why not sell to your employees?

Planning for succession is one of the biggest challenges a business owner will face, and despite the fact that giving the topic early consideration can mean better results for the employer, the employees and the business, many delay.

Instead of viewing succession planning as a daunting task, Scottish Enterprise is encouraging businesses to see the potential for change as an opportunity to secure their business’ future and improve its performance.

As a succession solution which can bring a host of benefits, employee buyouts are becoming increasingly popular in Scotland. Becoming employee-owned gives staff a meaningful stake in the business, boosting productivity and performance, whilst ensuring the company is anchored in the local area, retaining jobs and skills. 

For STAR-Dundee, which was sold to the employees by founding academic, Prof Steve Parkes last year, selecting the right succession option was vital to retain and strengthen the culture and ensure that it always has a base in Dundee.

Commenting on the decision, Stuart Mills, STAR-Dundee’s new CEO, said: “STAR-Dundee has been a great success because of its people.  Our move to employee ownership allows these individuals to have a greater say in the running of the company and to further benefit from the company’s success.”

To help business owners decide whether an employee buyout could work for their business, Scottish Enterprise will be hosting a series of ‘Selling your Business’ workshops over the coming months, exploring succession options including employee ownership.

If you are a business owner considering an exit from your company, these workshops are an excellent opportunity to hear from succession and employee ownership specialists, as well as employee-owned companies themselves. View the full programme of workshops.

Dundee, 23 October 2018

Oil and gas engineering consultancy Merlin ERD and aerospace engineering company STAR Dundee explain why they chose an employee buyout, while law firm Blackadders gives guidance for business owners looking for an exit strategy.

Book your place here:

Glasgow, 20 February 2018

Discover why luxury resort Auchrannie and design and digital agency P4P sold to their employees and get expert advice from Co-ownership Solutions.

Book your place here:

Whether you’re looking to exit your business imminently or in the more distant future, it’s never too early to start exploring your options.

EDAS Board Recruitment

EDAS aims to facilitate a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of economic development activity in Scotland through raising the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.

We have a Board of 14 directors who are responsible for all aspects of strategic direction and financial management. 

We are looking to strengthen the Board of Trustees with two Board positions available and wish to attract members with a wide range of skills, knowledge and expertise in economic development, CPD, PR, policy and/or governance. Please note that the EDAS Board currently has good representative from local government and would particularly welcome applicants from other sectors.

Board meetings are held quarterly, alongside Sub-group meetings focusing on ‘Policy and Practice’, ‘CPD and Membership’ and ‘Finance and Governance’, and Board members play a pivotal role in the development of EDAS.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a CV and covering letter to Elaine Bone ebone@edas.org.uk  before 5pm, Friday 26^th October.