Economic Development Officer Job Descriptions

As economic development officer (EDO), which would be its goal of increasing employment and economic growth in their local area. It may also be known as an officer of regeneration, community development officer or financial advisor.
Your typical tasks include:
· Projects in development to support local business growth and create new jobs
· Associations with communities, business networks and local government
· In bidding for funding local, national and European
• Establishment of training programs for local businesses and the unemployed
· Advising local businesses and community groups


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· Promoting the area to attract new employers and increase tourism
· Working in neighborhood renewal projects
· Organization of fairs and give presentations
· Management of budgets.

Key Skills
· good communication and presentation skills
· motivation and initiative
· good planning and organisational skills
· the ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines
· good negotiating skills, for securing contracts and funding
· project management and budget management skills
· good networking skills
· report writing and research skills
· Good computer skills.