Economic development officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Economic development officers work with communities, local government and business to bring investment, jobs and facilities to an area.

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Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or

Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.

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Economic development officers typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Economic development officer you will typically work evenings.

This occupation tends to be:

Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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* from ONETonline

Average salary
53,880 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Economic development officer

56,391 GBP
49,133 GBP

Average salary for part-time Economic development officer

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Salary over time for Economic development officer

Pay for this role has decreased slightly over time

55,054 GBP
52,826 GBP
51,862 GBP
52,431 GBP
52,680 GBP
51,581 GBP
53,880 GBP
53,525 GBP
36,512 GBP

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Future outlook for Economic development officers

Poor outlook

62 000+ jobs available

Fair outlook

-5% yearly wage growth (on average)

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In terms of people already doing this job:

81% of people in this role have a Master's degree
8% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
6% of people in this role have a Professional degree

You could apply directly if you've got a background in bidding for funding, managing projects, controlling budgets or marketing.

You'll usually need experience from working in a related area, like:

town planning
community development
regeneration
business advice
construction management

You'll need:

knowledge of English language
knowledge of geography
the ability to work well with others
analytical thinking skills
excellent verbal communication skills
persistence and determination
ambition and a desire to succeed
business management skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Persistence Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

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