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Business Development Manager

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Employer: Stroud District Council

Salary: £38,961 p.a. 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 26 September, 2011.

The Council has recently embarked upon a transformational change programme to deliver its aspiration to become a higher performing authority that places customers' needs at the heart of its service. We are committed to working with our colleagues and customers to deliver a service that is effective and innovative.

We are looking for someone who has the skills and experience to investigate and help deliver on new areas. For example investigating and potentially setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle or Limited Liability Partnership to deliver on renewable energy and energy efficiency, new build council and private housing, managing properties on behalf of other landlords, forming a lettings agency and other areas that may be appropriate.

You should champion continuous improvement across the service and deliver our overall objective. You should hold a degree or an appropriate professional qualification and you must have experience in supporting and motivating others in this key area. As you will also be responsible for the possibility to form a new vehicle and Council new build programme, you should have a good level of expertise in these areas. You will need to be an excellent communicator, have the ability to show initiative, analyse problems and provide groundbreaking solutions.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Carl Brazier on 01453 754150. Benefits include: supportive team environment, working from a tastefully converted former woollen mill, and commitment to work-life balance including flexi-time.

To find out more, and to apply, visit our website.

Further information is available on the Tenant Services Website. Alternatively, email Human Resources. Or call: 01453 754274 (Answerphone) stating the job title and your address details.

Closing Date: 26th September 2011 (12 noon). Interview Date: 5th October 2011. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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