Business Growth Adviser (8093)

Adult Learning; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council seeks a Business Growth Adviser to support local SMEs in achieving their growth ambitions. The role involves providing tailored advice, conducting business diagnostics, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in business management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

Qualifications

• Experienced business professional with a solid background in managing SMEs.
• Confident communicator who can engage with diverse audiences.
• Knowledgeable about Norfolk’s economic landscape.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Norfolk businesses to assess growth potential.
• Conduct detailed diagnostics to develop bespoke action plans.
• Provide advice and ongoing support through various visits.

Skills

Business planning

Risk management

Finance

Communication

IT proficiency

Education

SFEDI qualification in Professional Business and Enterprise Support Services

Tools

CRM systems

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Business Growth Adviser (8093) | Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity to 31 March 2026 | 37 hours per week | £38,626 to £40,476 per annum | Grade J | County Hall, Norwich

Supporting High Growth Businesses

About Us

Norfolk County Council's Growth Hub, hosted within the Economic Development Team, is the go-to resource for Norfolk businesses seeking support to unlock their growth potential.

We are looking for professional individuals with experience in business management to join our Business Adviser team. Your role will involve providing advice to businesses to foster growth, sustainability, and success.

Can you help us support more SME owners to maximize their business potential?

You should be experienced and motivated to support established Norfolk businesses in reaching new heights and achieving their growth ambitions.

The Role

As a Business Adviser, you will:

1. Partner with Norfolk businesses to assess growth potential and diagnose barriers to progress.
2. Conduct detailed diagnostics to develop bespoke action plans for business change, growth, and sustainability.
3. Provide advice and ongoing support to businesses through face-to-face and virtual visits.
4. Develop and deliver tailored advice and solutions, providing ongoing support and coaching/mentoring to clients.
5. Refer businesses to appropriate public and private sector support programs, both local and national.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders to promote available business support and represent Norfolk County Council at workshops, events, and networking opportunities.
7. Maintain accurate client records and ensure timely follow-ups using CRM systems.
8. Stay up-to-date with the latest business trends and best practices.

About You

You are:

1. An experienced business professional with a solid background in managing SMEs or substantial business functions.
2. Possessing skills, knowledge, and experience in business planning, including strategy, operations, risk management, and finance.
3. A confident communicator who can engage with diverse audiences, simplify technical information into plain English, and build strong relationships.
4. Proficient in IT, with experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.
5. Knowledgeable about Norfolk’s economic landscape, including key partners, stakeholders, and support programs.
6. Willing and able to travel across Norfolk, including areas not served by public transport.
7. Prepared to undertake further training to gain SFEDI qualification in Professional Business and Enterprise Support Services.

If you believe you have the skills and personality to help SMEs grow and are eager to contribute your experience to building the Norfolk economy, please submit your updated CV and covering letter.

For more information or to discuss the role, contact James Moore, Senior Business Growth Adviser, at [e-mail] or call 07570 160390.

Benefits of Working with Norfolk County Council

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Financial benefits including employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards, Blue Light card, relocation expenses, travel expense advances, and more
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient schemes for pensions and bikes
• Car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles (subject to eligibility)
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill roles

Before applying, review the full Job Description and Person Specification. For more details, see our Terms and Conditions.

Existing Norfolk County Council employees can view and apply for vacancies via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025 at 23:59