The Economic Development and Neighbourhood Regeneration team plays a vital role in supporting businesses, communities, and individuals across the Vale, helping them bring their ideas to life and grow successful ventures. By fostering innovation and collaboration, we aim to make the Vale a thriving place to live and work. Working closely with both Welsh and National Government, our team administers a variety of business grant schemes, provides interest-free loans, and offers empty property grants to revitalise homes in poor condition. Together, we’re driving economic growth and building stronger, more vibrant communities.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 7 £30,296 - £33,945 (Temporary contract 3 years) Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Main Place of Work: Docks Offices, Barry Description: This key role within our team will be instrumental in driving business growth and attracting inward investment. You will collaborate closely with the Regeneration team and other departments across the Council to deliver impactful outcomes. As part of your role, you will contribute to the Council’s placemaking agenda, manage grant funding initiatives, and lead empty property programmes, helping to revitalise communities and stimulate economic growth. No two days are the same. One day, you could be organising business start-up clubs, the next you might be engaging with investors or working with local communities and businesses to develop and implement innovative new projects. If you're passionate about making a difference and working on a diverse range of exciting initiatives, this role is for you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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About you
Proven track record of successfully achieving targets • An understanding of social and economic issues • Excellent communication skills • Self motivated • Experience of budget management
The Vale of Glamorgan Council is the governing body for the Vale of Glamorgan, one of the Principal Areas of Wales. The new Vale of Glamorgan Council unitary authority came into effect on 1 April 1996, following the dissolution of South Glamorgan. It replaced the Vale of Glamorgan Borough Council, which had been created in 1974 as a second-tier authority to South Glamorgan County Council.
The council has been under no overall control since 2012. Since the 2022 election the council has been run by a coalition of Labour, the Llantwit First Independents, and one of the independent councillors. The first election to the reconstituted council was held in 1995, initially operating as a shadow authority alongside the outgoing authorities until it came into its powers on 1 April 1996.
Holton Road,
Barry
CF63 4RU
Barry Docks Train Station 0.3 miles / 5mins walk
Barry, Dock View Road 0.1 miles / 3mins walk