Business Advisor - Workforce Development (Construction & Green Technologies)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Advisor to drive workforce development in the Construction and Green Technologies sectors. This exciting role will involve collaborating with businesses across Greater Manchester to address workforce challenges, promote inclusive employment practices, and align workforce planning with green growth ambitions. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in organisational development and HR strategy, along with deep knowledge of the unique challenges in these sectors. Join a forward-thinking team that is committed to fostering local employment and sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in organisational development and workforce planning.
• Deep knowledge of construction and green economy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business leaders in construction and green sectors.
• Offer strategic advice for sustainable workforce development.

Skills

Organisational Development

Workforce Planning

HR Strategy

Skills Brokerage

Training Needs Analysis

Business Engagement

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIPD qualification

Tools

CRM Systems

Administrative Systems

Job description

Job Description

Business Advisor – Workforce Development (Construction & Green Technologies)
Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Up to £42,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent
Job Description:
A dynamic opportunity has opened up for a Business Advisor with sectoral expertise in Construction and Green Technologies. This role focuses on supporting employers to address workforce challenges, upskill their teams, and build sustainable recruitment and development strategies. By working with businesses across Greater Manchester, you’ll be instrumental in aligning workforce planning with the city-region’s green growth ambitions and housing priorities. This is an excellent fit for someone who thrives on helping businesses navigate skills needs while promoting inclusive, local employment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with business leaders across the construction and green economy sectors.




• Offer strategic advice to support sustainable workforce development and talent planning.




• Collaborate with sector leads to implement green skills strategies and housing workforce targets.




• Support businesses in recruiting locally and fostering inclusive employment practices.




• Engage with colleges, training providers, and wider networks to develop tailored skills solutions.




• Conduct diagnostic assessments to identify workforce gaps, training needs, and growth barriers.




• Record all activity accurately and contribute to ongoing service performance monitoring.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in organisational development, workforce planning, or HR strategy.




• Deep knowledge of the construction and green economy sectors and their unique challenges.




• Demonstrated experience in skills brokerage, training needs analysis, and business engagement.




• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and present to varied audiences.




• Familiarity with Greater Manchester’s employment and training ecosystem.




• Degree-level qualification or equivalent business/HR experience (CIPD desirable).




• Proficient in using CRM and administrative systems to manage client caseloads.




• Collaborative and outcomes-driven, with a commitment to inclusive business support.

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

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