Growth Business Advisor

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Growth Business Advisor to enhance the local business community. This full-time, permanent role involves providing mentorship and strategic guidance to businesses, fostering economic growth in the region. The position offers flexible working arrangements and requires a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to businesses.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and mentoring to business owners.
• Foster the success of growth businesses.
• Travel throughout Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Coaching

Mentoring

Job description

Have you held a senior leadership role? Developed, shaped, grown and scaled a domestic or international business? Perhaps navigated through and sustained the development of a product or service, a merger & acquisition, or a research & development journey?

Join our team as a Growth Business Advisor and make a significant impact on the thriving business community in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.

As a Growth Business Advisor, you will play a crucial role in fostering the success of growth businesses. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to shape the economic landscape and contribute to the region's prosperity. You will provide strategic advice, coaching, and mentoring to ambitious business owners, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their growth objectives.

Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire is delivered by Aberdeenshire Council on behalf of both Aberdeenshire Council & Aberdeen City Council.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

The base location for this role is Woodhill House, with travel throughout Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire. The role is full-time and permanent; however, flexible working arrangements can be considered. The work style is hybrid and client-facing, involving a mix of office work, site visits throughout the region, and home working. A current full driving licence and a car are required for this position.

This role may require flexible, evening, and weekend working on occasion.

For more information about Business Gateway Aberdeen City and Shire, please click here.

Expected interview date: 13 August 2025.

Informal Enquiries to: John MacGillivray - 01467 530745

Requirements

This post requires at least one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

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