How to become Economic development officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification in one of the following subjects:
- regeneration
- planning and surveying
- economics
- marketing
- business management
- construction management
- housing
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a professional economist degree apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an assistant, researcher or administrator in an economic development unit.
You could then work your way up through training and promotion to become a development officer.
Direct Application
You could apply directly if you've got a background in bidding for funding, managing projects, controlling budgets or marketing.
You'll usually need experience from working in a related area like:
- town planning
- community development
- regeneration
- business advice
- construction management
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Professional and industry bodies
You could become a member of the Institute of Economic Development to build your network and access training opportunities.
Further information
You can learn more about working in economic development through the Institute of Economic Development.