The Economic Partnership is currently looking to recruit a highly motivated, professional person

Part-time Woodland Economic Development
Officer: Salary c.£23k - £26k (FTE)

We are looking for a dynamic person to work as part of a team, with partner organisations and local businesses to increase the economic and environmental value of the Island’s woodlands.

The job holder will be required to operate as a stimulus for the expansion of the woodland products market and to positively influence key policy makers, suppliers and end users. Indusry experience will be essential. It will also be important to ensure the strategic focus of current and future funding programes deliver the maximum benefit to the sector.

Discretion and confidentiality are essential attributes for this position.
The Economic Partnership strongly encourages and is fully supportive of personal development.

The Economic Partnership is an independent company creating links between the private and public sectors. It is our role, working with
our partners, to help secure the sustainable economic and
environmental future of the Isle of Wight.

Our aim is to make the Isle of Wight more prosperous by:
• Supporting Island businesses
• Creating sustainable jobs
• Supporting the wider rural economy


This is a 12 month contract.

For a job description and application form please contact Carol Flux
T: 01983 5358361 E: carol.flux@iwep.com
Closing date for applications is 19 February 2009.

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Supported by AONB Sustainable Development Fund