Working at Steer Economic Development
Be part of a team that takes pride in the difference we make to our clients, our communities and our colleagues.
We love what we do
Above all else, we are passionate about our work. Together, we make a measurable difference. Helping shape a prosperous, sustainable and inclusive future.
We are ourselves
We are a mix of experts, specialists and generalists and every single person shapes who we are. At Steer, you can really ‘be yourself’, while we create openness and opportunity to allow you to be the best you can.
We are open
There is a culture of approachability at Steer; you can talk to anyone, anywhere. We prosper by building relationships and are always interested in hearing each other’s ideas and opinions.
We are global
Our teams are made up of people from across the globe. We embrace diverse cultures and experiences, thriving on these differences. It enables us to share local knowledge on an international scale
Be part of a connected, supportive global team
We are often told that Steer is a great place to work. In fact, since our annual staff survey started over 15 years ago, over 88% of staff have consistently responded year-on-year saying that they ‘enjoy working here’. We think that this is due, in large part, to ‘our people’ — your potential colleagues. We are open, collaborative, supportive and encouraging. Whoever you are and wherever you work, these attributes shine through.
Work on exciting global projects
When working at Steer, no week is the same. This is down to the breadth of work we deliver and the regional span we cover. You will get the opportunity to work with clients and colleagues from across the world; actively sharing knowledge and learning different ways of working. This enables us to share local knowledge on an international scale.
Develop your professional skills
We encourage a culture of openness and discovery. Fostering an environment where people are learning through formal classroom training, online learning, knowledge sharing from colleagues and working in the live project environment. Whether you want to enhance your technical skills, your project management skills or even your leadership skills, Steer offers you the resources and freedom to shape your career.
Each year we sponsor over 25,000 hours of learning and development throughout the company.
Take ownership of your career
We encourage and support you at every stage of your journey, but where you take it is up to you. We offer a wide range of resources to develop your professional skills, opportunities to manage global projects for high-profile clients and to, ultimately, change our business for the better. We are proud that many of our leaders joined us in junior roles and have grown their careers at Steer. We actively encourage internal mobility and can offer real opportunities for you to develop your career across our company.
Find your next move
If you’re considering your future and looking for somewhere to make a real difference, we have much to offer you.