Economic Growth Manager

About Us

Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose-built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Economic Growth Manager to lead the delivery of our ambitious Economic Growth Strategy. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape the future of our region through a diverse portfolio of strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of two town centre masterplans, revitalising key urban areas.
• Drive forward an exciting tourism agenda, with a strong sporting focus linked to Nottingham Forest and Trent Bridge.
• Collaborate closely with the East Midlands Combined County Authority on the Inclusive Growth Framework, ensuring equitable economic development.
• Play a central role in delivering a nationally significant Freeport project at the former Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station, focused on green energy and employment growth.
• Contribute to shaping the future of Local Government services, supporting improved outcomes for residents and businesses as authorities join forces.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical thinker with strong experience of developing and delivering growth projects. You will have proven success driving performance improvement through innovation and collaboration. As a confident communicator, you will have experience engaging with stakeholders such as local authorities, businesses, community groups and government agencies.

A credible leader keen to identify development opportunities, with the drive to lead on the delivery of our economic growth strategy.

Benefits of working for Rushcliffe Borough Council include

• Reduced membership of onsite leisure centres
• Free car parking
• Rushcliffe Rewards - save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
• Generous annual leave plus opportunities to buy and sell leave
• An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
• Local Government pension scheme
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

Rushcliffe Borough Council supports flexible and part time working in line with the needs of the public that we serve and the business needs of the Council. We believe that embracing flexibility is a smart way of working and ensures we can find and support the mix of talent and experience we need. We are open to a chat about flexible working possibilities when you apply for a job with us.

If you feel you have the experience and qualities outlined in the above post, then you can obtain further details and apply online by visiting our website on www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/about-us/working-for-rbs/jobs/

You can also request an application form by emailing jobs@rushcliffe.gov.uk

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Rhonda Churchill (Interim Head of Service) on 0115 9148389 or by email at rchurchill@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Sunday 16th November 2025 at midnight

Interviews: Week commencing 24th November 2025