22 Feb West Northamptonshire Council to Expand Economic Growth & Inward Investment Service

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is an inspiring place to work! Combining grand ambitions for delivering exciting initiatives and projects with an employer that is dedicated to workplace wellbeing and continuous professional development.

West Northamptonshire is home to over 21,000 businesses and over 425,000 residents. Our economy (GVA) was valued at £11.5bn in 2022, supporting 215,000 jobs locally.

The role of our Economic Growth and Inward Investment Service combines numerous areas, skills and experiences to deliver economic development that benefits everyone within West Northamptonshire.

This means increased life chances, better quality jobs and more visitors, investors, and employers coming to this area.

WNC is dedicated to supporting local employers, attracting investment into the area and showcasing West Northants as a destination for everyone to live their best lives.

WNC recognise the importance of delivering interventions which nurture and grow the local economy, which is why two of their corporate priorities are focused on sustainable business growth:

• Thriving Villages & Towns – “As the traditional high street setting is rapidly changing, we will support small businesses by providing incentives where possible and support for growth, and by encouraging the use of locally sourced products that support local jobs.”
• Economic Development – “We want West Northants to become a place where everyone can thrive and the Council will help provide the framework and conditions to make this ambition a reality.”

WNC are thrilled to be expanding our service and recruiting for these exciting opportunities to inform the future of our service, our strategy and the West Northamptonshire economy.

If you would like to find out more about the service or have an informal chat about the roles, contact Vicky Hlomuka, Head of Economic Growth and Inward Investment, at vicky.hlomuka@westnorthants.gov.uk.