Economic Development Consultants

We are looking for ambitious consultants to work on an exciting portfolio of economic development projects.Urban Foresight’s approach to economic development is different. We’re focused on achieving transformational social, economic, and environmental outcomes. Achieving this change requires a better alternative to traditional consultancies. We excel at turning good ideas into great projects that unlock the potential of places.You should apply ifyou are:excited to be involved in cutting-edge projects that make a genuine difference in the worldmotivated to take a leading role in a growing businessenjoy sharing your knowledge andworking with passionate people.Roles are available at all grades and will be based in our office in central Dundee.The roleYou will work on projects covering diverse sectors and geographies. This includes:economic and social researchfeasibility studies and business casesstrategies for places and sectorsevaluations of programmes and policies.As part of this role, you will:undertake research to advise clients on options, risks and appropriate actionsconduct stakeholder engagement, through structured interviews, facilitated workshops, and surveysdevelop strategies toguide investmentswrite concise and insightful reportsprepare proposals and contribute to our work winning activitiestrack and understand relevant developments in local/regional policy and fundingSkills and experienceWe are keen to meet candidates from a range of backgrounds and with different levels of experience.As the ideal candidate, you would have:a university degreeexperience of working as an external consultant to public and private sector clientsexperience of bid writing and business developmentcompetencies in both quantitative and qualitative researchability to analyse problems, find data and source information to quickly develop an understanding of new areasexcellent report writing skills, with an ability to clearly summarise findings and offer meaningful insightsexcellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver engaging presentations.About Urban ForesightUrban Foresight is the UK’s leading place-based innovation consultancy. We are a mission driven business that works with ambitious clients around the world on projects to improve lives, protect the environment and deliver new economic opportunities.Our success is based on a multi-disciplinary team with shared values and diverse expertise across a range of sectors.We think deeply about how to turn good ideas into great projects that can have a lasting and transformational impact.The ideal candidate will be excited about what we do and keen to contribute to our mission to make good things happen.How to applyApplications should be made in the form of a full CV and covering letter sent to: #####
by 15th March 2024.Please indicate in your covering letter your salary expectations and notice period.Urban Foresight strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. As part of this commitment, consideration will be given to requests for part-time working in this role, subject to this satisfying the required business need.The Catalyst3 Science SquareNewcastle upon TyneNE4 5TGUnited KingdomT: +44 (0)191 814 221030 City QuayCamperdown StreetDundeeDD1 3JAScotland
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