Business Advisor – Workforce Development (Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering)

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester is seeking a motivated Business Advisor specializing in Workforce Development. This role involves supporting employers in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sectors to enhance skills development and address workforce challenges. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in organisational development and a strong understanding of industry trends. If you're passionate about fostering inclusive talent strategies and driving industrial growth, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organisational development or advisory role.
• Strong understanding of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business leaders to understand workforce priorities.
• Guide businesses through workforce planning processes.

Skills

Organisational Development

Workforce Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CIPD Qualification

Relevant Degree

Tools

CRM Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

Business Advisor – Workforce Development (Digital, Creative & Technology)
Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Up to £42,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent
Job Description:
We’re looking for a motivated and sector-savvy Business Advisor to join our Workforce Development team, specialising in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering. In this role, you’ll work with a wide range of employers across Greater Manchester to support skills development, address workforce challenges, and help businesses create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready talent strategies. From diagnostic assessments to brokering training solutions, you’ll play a key part in strengthening the region’s industrial base through people-focused support.
Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationships with manufacturing and engineering business leaders to understand their workforce priorities.
• Carry out organisational diagnostics to assess capability, identify skill gaps, and explore growth potential.
• Guide businesses through workforce planning processes, offering tailored advice to support recruitment, retention, and upskilling.
• Connect employers with suitable training providers, funding opportunities, and specialist programmes.
• Collaborate with sector development leads to align your work with broader industry needs and policy goals.
• Encourage inclusive employment practices and support the development of locally based talent pipelines.
• Maintain accurate and timely client records and contribute to reporting and continuous improvement.
• Act as a visible representative at networking events, workshops, and industry forums.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in organisational development, workforce planning, or a similar advisory role.
• A strong understanding of the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector, its workforce trends, and operational challenges.
• Ability to assess business needs and deliver practical, business-led workforce development solutions.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experienced in collaborating with training providers, colleges, or other skills organisations.
• Comfortable working to targets and maintaining service quality across a client portfolio.
• CIPD-qualified or holding a relevant degree, or equivalent sector experience.
• Proficient with CRM systems and reporting tools, with strong organisational and time management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for supporting Greater Manchester’s industrial growth through effective skills development.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV

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