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Economic Project Officer: Connected Innovation | 8935 | Fixed Term Contract until 21st October 2026 | 37 hours per week | £34,434 - £36,363 per annum | Scale H | Norwich

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Economic Project Officer (Connected Innovation) within Economic Development’s Innovation and Sectors team. Hybrid working with office base being County Hall in Norwich. The Innovation and Sectors team manages a wide range of programmes supporting the region’s innovation ecosystem and key sectors. We are looking for a hardworking, client focused and efficient team member. As a Project Officer, you will work with the Connected Innovation Hubs Manager to support the marketing, planning and delivery of the Connected Innovation Programme, which links together Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex’ innovation ecosystem and joins the dots on innovation support in the region. With a track record of collaboration, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of Connected Innovation across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. Strong communication, marketing and analytical skills will be essential to enable successful programme delivery and to enhance outcomes for the region’s innovation ecosystem. Travel will be required across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to meet with partners across the private sector, academia and public sector. You will be responsible for the planning and organisation of events and activities, and to support the marketing and communications for the programme.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact James Allen, Innovation & Sectors Manager at Norfolk County Council at james.allen@connectedinnovation.co.uk

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Economic Project Officer: Innovation Grant Mentoring

Economic Project Officer (Innovation Grant Mentoring) | 8935 | Fixed Term Contract until 21st October 2026 | 37 hours per week | £34,434 - £36,363 per annum | Scale H | Norwich

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Economic Project Officer (Innovation Grant Mentoring) within Economic Development’s Innovation and Sectors team. Hybrid working with office base being County Hall in Norwich. The Innovation and Sectors team manages a wide range of programmes supporting the region’s innovation ecosystem and key sectors. We are looking for a hardworking, client focused and efficient team member. As a Project Officer, you will work with the Innovation Grant Mentoring Manager to support the marketing, planning and delivery of the Innovation Mentoring Business Service, a free to access support service providing bid writing and grant mentoring to ambitious SMEs seeking innovation funding to accelerate their growth and development. With a track record of collaboration, you will work with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the Innovation Mentoring Business Service across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex. Strong communication, marketing and analytical skills will be essential to enable successful programme delivery and to enhance outcomes for the region’s innovation ecosystem. Travel will be required across Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex to meet with partners across the private sector, academia and public sector. You will be responsible for the planning and organisation of events and activities, and to support the marketing and communications for the programme.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Laura Hill, Innovation Grant Mentoring Manager at laura.hill@norfolk.gov.uk

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Please when applying confirm which role you are applying for, or if you are interested in both job roles.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.
• Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
• Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
• A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 18th September 2025 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 25th September 2025 at 23:59