Business Engagement and Grants Officer

You will be part of the Economic Development team, which sits within the broader Policy & Performance service area. The Economic Development team supports the vitality, resilience and long-term success of Elmbridge’s economy, with a particular focus on independent businesses, SMEs and our town and village centre high streets. The team leads projects and partnerships that strengthen local centres, improve the trading environment, support business growth and deliver targeted grant programmes

• strengthen Elmbridge’s town and village centre high streets through hands-on business engagement and direct outreach to independent businesses and SMEs
• promote, administer and deliver over £100,000 of business-facing grants, supporting shopfront improvements, empty unit activation, online trading support, energyefficiency measures and outdoorseating projects
• build strong relationships with independent high-street businesses, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), chambers of commerce, traders’ associations and business groups
• provide clear, accessible support and signposting to other council services to help businesses thrive
• contribute to wider projects and initiatives that improve the trading environment and strengthen Elmbridge’s high streets

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