Business and IP Centre Coordinator

Business and IP Centre Coordinator | 10082 | Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2027 | 18.5 hours per week | £31,537 to £33,699 per annum pro rata (Scale G) | King’s Lynn Library

We are looking for a motivated and well‑organised individual to coordinate the delivery of the Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) offer in King’s Lynn, West and North Norfolk. This role provides vital support for new and existing businesses by helping residents access high‑quality information, advice and learning opportunities.

About The Role

In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operation of the BIPC, ensuring resources and services are accessible, well‑maintained and delivered to a high standard. You will support customers to use specialist business databases and Intellectual Property tools, and you will plan, promote and deliver a varied programme of workshops, events and one‑to‑one sessions.

You will develop strong relationships with local organisations, business mentors and partners, and you will collect and report usage data to help demonstrate the impact of the service. You will also provide updates and training to colleagues within the library team.

About You

You will be an effective communicator, confident working with partners, presenters and members of the public. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. You will be comfortable using digital tools and able to promote events and services to a range of audiences.

You will enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you will be committed to delivering an inclusive service that supports enterprise and economic growth across the local area. Full training on business information and IP resources will be provided.

For an informal discussion please contact Julie Cleminson on 01603 819821 or julie.cleminson@norfolk.gov.uk

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.

Financial benefits such as:

‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.

A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

Relocation expenses (where applicable)

An advance of your expenses if you travel for work

Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions

Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 22 March 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 29 March 2026 23:59