Business Advisor - Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Manchester seeks a Business Advisor specializing in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering. This full-time role involves providing expert advice to business owners on organizational development, workforce challenges, and promoting good employment practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong sector knowledge and excellent communication skills, contributing to the growth and innovation of businesses in the region.

Qualifications

• Expertise in facilitating, coaching, and organizational change management.
• In-depth understanding of workforce development.
• Experience in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Facilitating

Coaching

Organizational change management

Workforce development

Communication

Networking

Planning

Project management

Education

Degree/CIPD level qualifications

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Business Advisor - Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

Business Advisor - Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering

Full time/Permanent

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Salary: Up to £42,000

We are working with a very exciting social enterprise business that is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering Specialist to join their expanding team. The role involves supporting business owners in the sector by providing expert advice on organizational development and promoting good employment practices. The ideal candidate will have strong sector knowledge, including insights into business challenges, skills needs, and growth opportunities.

The position is part of a wider business support team that has been assisting companies since 2011, ranging from start-ups to established firms, through 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 training providers to offer training solutions.
• Handle client inquiries and assess growth potential, workforce, and business needs.

About You

• Expertise in facilitating, coaching, and organizational change management.
• In-depth understanding of workforce development.
• Experience in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and networking skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, administrative, and project management skills.

Skills Required

* Degree/CIPD level qualifications or relevant business experience.

* Business experience in the Construction and Green Economy.

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

* Effective teamwork and a professional approach to management.