Application deadline: 10 May 2017
Are you committed to a career in economic development? Do
you want to become part of an exciting business and help us to achieve our
growth plans? ekosgen is one of the UK’s leading independent economic
consultancy firms providing advice to public and private sector clients. We
provide economic and social insight to help our clients make better decisions
and have a positive impact on people, places and the economy. We aim to be
their consultant of choice for expert advice, timely support, innovative
thinking and realistic, affordable and workable strategies and plans.
As a consultant your workload will always be changing to
reflect new local and national priorities and the needs of our individual
clients but you will work on a wide range of economic issues including
employment, skills, innovation, business growth, communities, health, land and
premises, culture, leisure and tourism.
Flexibility, team player, listens to clients and has a
passion for new ideas and creativity, great at multi-tasking, self-motivated
and energetic, can keep calm under pressure and exhibits professionalism. If
you think you fit the bill then we want to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking
career progression, with:
- A
good honours degree (and ideally a post-graduate qualification) in
economics, social geography, politics or town planning
- At
least 5 years previous consultancy and/or research experience
- Excellent
quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent
written skills including report writing
- Experience
of managing or commissioning consultancy projects
Experience in two or more of the following areas of work is
also required:
- Economic
impact assessment
- Project
and programme evaluation
- Project
development and case making support
- Strategy
development
- Socio-economic
assessment
We offer a competitive salary and a range of other benefits
including:
- 35
days holiday
- Employer
contribution pension scheme
- Childcare
vouchers
- Employee
wellbeing initiatives such as cycle to work scheme, travel pass funding
- A
positive and supportive work culture where people are supported to realise
their full potential (including through a performance and career
management system and training)
- Staff
Wellbeing Package which includes free dental and optical care
- Performance
Related Bonus
We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We do not
discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, religion, age or
sexuality.
If you are interested in working for a dynamic organisation
please send us your CV with a covering letter by email to Lee Williamson,
Business Support Manager at lee.williamson@ekosgen.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 10th May
2017.
Original advertisement: http://www.ekosgen.co.uk/working-with-us/current-vacancies/
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