Business Advisor – Workforce Development (Digital, Creative & Technology)

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

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Business Advisor to support high-growth businesses in the digital, creative, and technology sectors. This role involves providing expert guidance on workforce development, helping employers enhance talent strategies and improve staff retention. You'll engage with local businesses to promote inclusive recruitment practices and work closely with education providers to develop impactful training solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference in the tech economy and possess a strong background in organisational development, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in workforce planning and organisational development.
• In-depth knowledge of digital, creative, and tech sectors.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on workforce development and talent strategies.
• Engage with education providers to create upskilling solutions.

Skills

Workforce Planning

Organisational Development

Coaching

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

CRM Systems

Education

Degree/CIPD Qualification

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Business Advisor – Workforce Development (Digital, Creative & Technology)
Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Up to £42,000 per annum
Full Time – Permanent
Job Description:
A unique opportunity has arisen for a Business Advisor with specialist knowledge of the digital, creative, and technology sectors. Working directly with high-growth businesses across Greater Manchester, you’ll provide expert guidance on workforce development, helping employers shape talent strategies, improve staff retention, and access training solutions tailored to the fast-evolving needs of the tech economy. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on some of the region’s most innovative companies.
Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to businesses in digital, creative, and tech industries.
• Promote workforce development services and ensure referrals to appropriate programmes and partners.
• Work with sector leads to implement regional development plans and support industry priorities.
• Help businesses develop inclusive recruitment practices and retain local talent.
• Engage with education and training providers to broker impactful upskilling solutions.
• Assess organisational capability, skills gaps, and workforce challenges through diagnostics.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to service performance reporting.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in workforce planning, organisational development, or coaching.
• In-depth knowledge of the digital, creative, and tech business landscape.
• Experience engaging SMEs and scaling businesses with tailored workforce solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiar with the skills and training ecosystem within Greater Manchester.
• Degree/CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience in a relevant role.
• Competent in CRM systems and comfortable managing a portfolio of business clients.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and passionate about supporting sector growth.

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

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