Business Advisor - Digital Creative and Tech

DataCareers; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Manchester seeks a Business Advisor specializing in Digital Creative and Technology. This full-time role involves supporting business owners with expert advice on organizational development and workforce challenges, fostering innovation, and connecting businesses with funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in facilitating and coaching.
• In-depth understanding of workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relations with business owners.
• Promote the work of the Workforce Development team.
• Identify and support businesses in workforce development challenges.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree/CIPD level qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Business Advisor - Digital Creative and Technology

Full time/Permanent

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Salary: Up to £42,000

We are working with a very exciting social enterprise business who are on the lookout for a Digital Creative and Technology Specialist to join there ever-expanding team, to support business owners in a specific sector, providing expert advice on organisational development and promoting good employment practices. The role requires strong sector knowledge, including insight into business challenges, skills needs, and growth opportunities.

The position is part of a wider business support team that has been helping thousands of companies since 2011, ranging from start-ups to established firms, by offering tailored guidance, fostering innovation, and connecting businesses with funding and expertise across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective relations with business owners/leaders and key contacts.
• Promote the work of the Workforce Development team.
• Identify and support businesses in addressing workforce development challenges.
• Collaborate with diverse training providers to offer training solutions.
• Handle client enquiries and assess growth potential, workforce and business needs.

About You

• Expertise in facilitating, coaching and organisational change management.
• In-depth understanding of the workforce development arena.
• Experience in the Creative Digital and Tech sectors.
• Excellent presentation, communication and networking skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, administrative and project management skills.

Skills Required

* Degree/CIPD level qualifications or relevant business experience.

* Business experience in the Digital Creative and Tech sectors.

* Proven track record in managing workforce issues during periods of growth.

* Effective teamwork and professional approach to management.