Business Adviser

Brown & Co; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory organization in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Engagement Manager to engage SMEs with supply chain opportunities. The role involves advising on procurement processes, supporting network events, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain and a commitment to fostering regional economic growth. Remote working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

6% Employer contribution pension

Flexible working practices

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain and procurement.
• Experience providing advice to small and medium sized businesses.
• Understanding local and regional differences in economy.

Responsibilities

• Engage with private sector procurers across Wales.
• Champion SME engagement in supply chain opportunities.
• Support delivery of network events like Meet the Buyer.

Skills

Knowledge of supply chain

Advisory skills

Understanding of procurement practices

Experience with SMEs

Job description

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Closing Date: 17/09/2025

Location/Division: Business Development & Growth

Business Wales - Supply Chain Engagement Manager

Contract: Business Wales

Term: Permanent

Salary: up to £46,000

Location: Regular Homeworker

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Business in Focus is the lead delivery partner in Enterprise Partnership Cymru (EPC), along with Menter Môn, M-SParc and an eco-system of support agencies across Wales. EPC has won the contract to deliver the Business Wales service on behalf of the Welsh Government, providing advice and support to entrepreneurs pan-Wales.

The Entrepreneurship and Start-Up Service focuses on providing a wide range of advice to young people and start-up businesses through a variety of means including digital, telephone and face to face support.

EPC was successful in their bid to deliver both Business Wales advice services; Entrepreneurship and Start-up Service (ESU) and Business Development and Growth Service (BDG).

To be pro active in engaging with private sector Tier one procurers, Local Authority and National Government procurement, national and regional organisations involved in supply chains such as the NHS and Transport For Wales (TFW), in order to present the Business Wales and Sell2Wales supply chain offer which includes customised specialist support, specific events organized to assist the links of procurement in Wales to SMEs such as “Meet the Buyer” and the annual Expos.

Champion the engagement of SMEs with supply chain opportunities with large and medium procurement which will include educational support for available tools such as Sell2Wales and Quick quotes.

To promote the principles and active delivery of the Foundational Economy, The Future Generations Act, ethical employment, Fair Work to support SMEs to engage in supply chain opportunities at a local and regional level.

Responsibilities

• To contribute to the identification of needs and requirements in the market and identify opportunities for collaborative partnerships including new contract tendering opportunities for SMEs in Wales.
• Understand legal/regulatory implications and changes to legislation, including The Procurement Act 2023, keeping up to date with the WPPS, Foundational Economy, The Well Being of Future Generations Act, Circular Economy, Sell2Wales and be able to offer support across these subjects, including giving talks in person and virtually.
• Support the delivery of Meet the Buyer Expos, other Meet the Buyer and engagement events to maximise effectiveness for all stakeholders attending.
• Engage with buyers and suppliers post events to record and share data, including contract wins and developing case studies.
• Attend and answer any support inquiries from buyers and suppliers via email, telephone and at events, pan Wales.
• Ensure that relationships are created and maintained with all major buyers and keep them informed of the support available for them to expand their supply chains.
• Provide specialist advisory support through a diverse range of methods; a) digitally, e.g. webinars on appropriate digital platforms, 1-many webinars, e.g. workshops, participate in other seminars and activities that attract and engage growth clients, and b) face-to-face, occasional 1-2-1s, if required. Undertake these activities in a professional and knowledgeable manner using the agreed materials.
• As a specialist, create and develop specialism related digital content, e.g. video tutorials, and keep related digital resources up-to-date, e.g. information factsheets, 3rd party information for signposting.
• To enable colleagues to service common themed specialist enquiries and support delivery of thematic initiatives, e.g. provide thematic advice for colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge and provide advice on area of specialism to Business Wales colleagues.
• Encourage clients to engage with the relevant business-to-business Growth networks that may assist them in achieving business development and growth potential. Make appropriate suggestions and signpost clients accordingly.
• Establish and develop effective local and national engagement with clients, colleagues and stakeholders to promote the service, secure effective referral network, and brokerage advice.
• Attend business networking and engagement events to promote the service to potential clients and stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of supply chain, procurement, and/or tendering and related good practice, and how to effectively apply to small and medium sized businesses.
• Experience of providing telephone or face-to-face advice and guidance to small and medium sized businesses.
• Proven experience of working in a business OR Delivering specialist advice* to a diverse portfolio of businesses on supply chain, procurement, and/or tendering. (* - “supporting” is defined as: Advising a portfolio of businesses with a diverse range of specialist issues, with proven results on how advice given contributed to them improving/achieving growth potential or other specialist business objectives).
• Proven relevant experience is required and significant experience of working with medium sized SME businesses
• Understanding of local / regional differences in the Welsh economy
• Awareness and knowledge of general business support available from public and private sectors
• Good awareness of specialist busin

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At Business in Focus we value all of our employees, as an Investors in People employer we provide the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement (25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday based on FTE)
• 6% Employer contribution pension
• Flexible modern working practices such as TOIL
• 6 late starts/early finishes per annum (equates to two hours each)
• Learning and Development opportunities

After probation period:

• Income protection benefit
• Employee assistance programme

Please be aware we may withdraw the advert early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

As part of the recruitment process you will be invited to an Assessment based technical exercise.

To view full Job description please visit https://www.businessinfocus.co.uk/join-our-team/

Diversity Statement

We are committed to building and developing a workforce that truly represents our community. We champion the unique things that make each person who they are and celebrate those differences. As such, we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can reach their full potential, regardless of disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, or marriage and civil partnership status. We recognize and respect religious and cultural observances, and, where possible, aim to avoid scheduling recruitment activities on days of religious ceremonies or holidays to ensure all candidates have equal opportunities to participate. We are committed to promoting and using the Welsh language in our workplace. We encourage and support our employees to learn and use Welsh. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers and encourage the use of Welsh in all aspects of our work. We will ensure that in roles where the ability to speak Welsh is essential or desirable, this will be noted in relevant job advertisements. Applicants can submit their applications in either English or Welsh and we provide recruitment documentation in both languages. As a forces-friendly employer, we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the bronze award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are a welcoming and inclusive workplace for Armed Forces colleagues and work in collaboration with the Career Transition Partnership. We actively support the employment of veterans, recognizing military skills and qualifications in our recruitment process. We also support flexible leave for Service spouses and partners around a partners’ deployment.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please complete the application form above and submit it to [e-mail] by the closing date.

If you would like to discuss this role further or would like to speak to someone about reasonable adjustments, please contact our Recruitment team on 01656 868545 or via email [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud that we have been awarded the following accreditations: