Senior Business Development Officer
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Senior Business Development Officer
Role Responsibility
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Resource Management and Circular Economy division in Kent. This strategic role focuses on delivering projects that drive growth and innovation within the division. The Senior Business Development Officer will be responsible for a variety of activities and projects that bring significant council savings and enhance service efficiencies, contributing to the overall sustainability and effectiveness of KCC's Resource Management operations.
The Senior Business Development Officer will coordinate the delivery of projects, identify areas for improvement, and work with teams to update the project pipeline. You will report project progress to senior managers, keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes, and monitor relevant commissioning activities. This role also involves maintaining regular communication with stakeholders and developing specialist knowledge of stakeholder engagement and relevant services.
This role will support our efforts to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will coordinate project activities, ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards, and monitor project budgets. Additionally, you will provide technical support, introduce sustainability initiatives, and expand the stakeholder network.
The role requires collaborative working with County, District, and Borough Council officers, as well as external partners such as contractors and other stakeholders.
This post would suit someone with knowledge and experience in business development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. You will need to be able to work independently and manage your own workload. The applicant must have confidence in dealing with the public and be capable of communicating complex technical matters clearly. You must be computer literate with experience using relevant software packages, spreadsheets, and databases.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte Beck, Environmental Infrastructure & Compliance Manager, on charlotte.beck@kent.gov.uk.
About the Company
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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.