Business Development Manager
About this role
To support the business development function of Rochdale Development Agency in the attraction of new businesses to Rochdale and the expansion of existing businesses to deliver new investment and job creation.
The role is responsible for supporting the innovation and business development function of Rochdale Development Agency (RDA). This means managing systems, data and enquiries to attract new businesses to Rochdale as well as identifying and supporting existing businesses with their expansion plans.
The role requires an excellent communicator with the interpersonal skills that can build relationships for the RDA. It will require a confident, ambitious and driven individual who can identify prospects and ensure the RDA meets its ambitious targets.
Required competencies: communicating and presenting, managing CRMs, building relationships, networking, negotiations and utilising technology.
How to Apply
Please complete the application via the link - RDA Job Portal
Alternatively, please send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to info@investinrochdale.co.uk by the closing date Friday 16th May.
Shortlisting will be held the following week and interviews will take place w/c 2nd June.
Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale. With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy.
We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.
Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees’ financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.
Business Development Officer
About the Role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Innovation & Investment Team at RDA for a Business Development Officer on a permanent contract. This is an ideal opportunity for someone to further develop their experience and practical knowledge of delivering business development activities, working primarily within the economic development / inward investment sectors.
Work of the Business Development Team is focused on growth and development with a strong emphasis on supporting businesses, creating and safeguarding jobs, attracting and securing investment and delivering regeneration and commercial projects to improve the economic prosperity of the area. This work will be an important component of delivering an exciting programme of regeneration and inward investment activity across Rochdale Borough. This includes regionally and nationally significant development plans, including one of the largest development proposals in the north of England, Northern Gateway / Atom Valley.
The Business Development Officer will report to the Business Development Manager (BDM) with responsibility to work with companies and deal with enquiries. The purpose of this activity is to support the team to ensure Rochdale can be promoted as a first class business location, which will include developing and monitoring systems that manage enquiries, account management activities and strategic inward investment campaigns.
How to Apply
Please complete the application via the link - RDA Job Portal
Alternatively, please send a copy of your CV and Cover Letter to info@investinrochdale.co.uk by the closing date Friday 9th May.
Shortlisting will be held the following week and interviews will take place w/c 26th May.
Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale. With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy.
We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.
Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees’ financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.
Festival and Film Technical Production Officer
Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit a Festival and Film Technical Production Officer to help us to deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration.
This is a great time to be joining the team. The Festival and Film Technical Production Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the technical delivery of a range of strategic Festivals and Events including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26.
You’ll also work closely with the Film Office Manager, liaising with Film Production Companies, key Council departments, Community and Commercial partners to support the smooth running of Rochdale’s new Film Office to maximise income generation opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a significant technical background, project management and logistics experience in the festival sector, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and excellent contacts.
We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams. You will be a collaborator, committed to building effective working relationships with stakeholders and the festival and film sectors.
How to apply
We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In a covering letter (no more than 4 pages & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How your skills and experience match the job description and person specification
- How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience
Applications should be submitted to: admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 25th April, 2025.
Selection Process
Applications will be anonymised and scored against the requirements above by our selection panel. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will take place on:
Wednesday 7th May 2025, in Rochdale.
For an informal chat about the role please contact: Lee Brennan (Festival and Film Development Manager), at Lee.Brennan@Rochdale.Gov.UK
To find more information on this role, and to download the full job requirements, click here.
Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale. With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy.
We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.
Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees’ financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.
Arts Administrator and Project Officer
Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit an Arts Administrator and Project Officer to help us to deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration
This is a great time to be joining the team. As Arts Administrator and Project Officer you will play a key role, ensuring the smooth running of the service and supporting the delivery of a range of strategic programmes, projects and activities including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 25-26.
We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams.
How to apply
We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In a 2-page cover letter & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:
- Why you are interested in this role
- How your skills and experience match the job description and person specification.
- How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience
Applications should be submitted to: admin@rochdalecreates.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 Noon, Wednesday 30th April
Applications will be anonymised and scored against the requirements above by our selection panel.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview, which will take place on: Tuesday 6th May, in Rochdale.
For an informal chat about the role please contact: Annika Edge (Principal Cultural Development Manager), RDA at a.edge@investinrochdale.co.uk
To find more information on this role, and to download the full job requirements, click here.
Background and benefits of working at Rochdale Development Agency
Since its inception over 30 years ago, the RDA has successfully promoted the socio-economic wellbeing of the borough of Rochdale. With the vision of Rochdale being a more desirable location with an innovative, productive and equitable economy.
We are a proud member of the Real Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all our employees receive a fair and ethical wage that meets the true cost of living. We are also working towards joining the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace that fosters growth and fairness for all.
Additionally, we offer a range of excellent benefits to support our employees’ financial well-being and sustainable living. These include an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, a Cycle to Work scheme, Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), and a Local Government Pension, managed by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. We are also open to flexible employment from day one, and would encourage everyone who feels suitable to the role to apply.
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