Job Description

Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and career progression within Dorset Council. Supportive Environment: Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting local businesses. Impactful Work: Engage with a vibrant business community and make a tangible impact on the region's economic development. Flexible Working: Hybrid working options and a supportive work-life balance. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme, health and wellbeing initiatives, and more.

What you can expect to be doing:

Business Support: Respond to business enquiries, provide expert information and guidance, and signpost to relevant resources. Event Participation: Attend and actively participate in business events, promoting the Business Growth Dorset service and the Invest in Dorset brand. Project Management: Lead small-sized, low-risk projects and support larger, higher-risk projects. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as an ambassador for businesses across Dorset and BCP, maintaining accurate records on the CRM system. Administrative Tasks: Perform tasks related to CRM, website management, social media, events, finance, and project coordination. Strategy Development: Support the development and delivery of Dorset's Economic Growth Strategy and other corporate plans.

About you:

Qualifications: A SFEDI qualification would be an advantage in this role and experience working in industry or business support roles would be beneficial. Experience: Experience in economic development or related fields such as business support, inward investment, account management, or project management. Skills: Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills. Strong ICT skills. Ability to work effectively with businesses and external stakeholders and within a team environment. Attributes: Proactive, empathetic, and adaptable with a solid grasp of the business support landscape.


For more information about the role, please contact Shelley Collins-Trevett, 01305 228853 shelley.collins-trevett@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

This is a part time position at 0.5 FTE, which is 18.5 hours a week. Working pattern is flexible but would ideally include Wednesdays and Thursdays to provide cover to meet business needs.

This is a fixed term position until 31st March 2026 .

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.