Business Advisor Workforce Development (Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering)

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

Job summary

MesaBilling is seeking a Business Advisor for Workforce Development in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering. This role focuses on supporting skills development and addressing workforce challenges across Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in organisational development and workforce planning, and will work closely with local businesses to create effective talent strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organisational development or advisory role.
• Strong understanding of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.
• Ability to assess business needs and deliver workforce development solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with manufacturing and engineering business leaders.
• Guide businesses through workforce planning processes.
• Connect employers with training providers and funding opportunities.

Skills

Organisational development

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CIPD qualification or relevant degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Business Advisor Workforce Development (Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering)

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Business Advisor Workforce Development (Digital, Creative & Technology)

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Up to £42,000 per annum

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Job Description

Were looking for a motivated and sector-savvy Business Advisor to join our Workforce Development team, specialising in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering. In this role, youll 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, youll play a key part in strengthening the regions 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 Manchesters industrial growth through effective skills development.
  
  

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