Strategic Bioenergy Economic Development Lead

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute in the UK is seeking an Economic Development Lead to drive national impacts in biomass and bioenergy research. The role involves collaborating with multiple universities and regional authorities to identify economic development opportunities and implementation projects. Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification and experience in project development and regional economic development. Aston University offers excellent training and development opportunities, alongside generous family‑friendly policies.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

On-site gym and pool

Excellent training opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Held at least a degree level qualification.
• Strong capability in written and verbal communication.
• Successful experience of building enduring business relationships and delivering results through others.
• Experience in project development, commercialization, and/or regional economic development.

Responsibilities

• Work with researchers across national universities and authorities to identify economic development impact.
• Identify potential national bioenergy implementation projects and quantify socio-economic impacts.
• Focus on practical implementation to deliver jobs and support the UK industrial strategy.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Building business relationships

Project development

Commercialization

Regional economic development

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

A leading educational institute in the UK is seeking an Economic Development Lead to drive national impacts in biomass and bioenergy research. The role involves collaborating with multiple universities and regional authorities to identify economic development opportunities and implementation projects. Candidates should possess a degree-level qualification and experience in project development and regional economic development. Aston University offers excellent training and development opportunities, alongside generous family‑friendly policies.