Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor for its Business Gateway Service. The role involves managing a portfolio of businesses and supporting a small team, with flexible, hybrid working arrangements considered. This position presents a significant opportunity to impact the local business community in Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing strategic advice.
• Ability to manage and support a team of advisors.
• Commitment to quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and manage a portfolio of businesses.
• Lead and support a team of business advisors.
• Drive the success of new and existing businesses.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Economic Development

Job description

Are you passionate about fostering business growth and supporting economic development? Do you have experience in providing strategic advice and leading a team towards success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor to join our Business Gateway Service within Economic Development. This role is based in Aberdeen, covering Aberdeen City & Shire, and offers a chance to make a significant impact on the local business community. You will create, develop, and manage a portfolio of businesses along with managing and supporting a small team of business advisors.

As a Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor, you will play a vital role in driving the success of both new and existing businesses.

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 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. It is a material condition of employment that the employee holds a current full driving licence and has a car available.

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

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

The interviews are expected to be held on 12 August 2025.

Informal enquiries: Kirstie McLaughlin 01467 535304 or [e-mail]

For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here.

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Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Aberdeenshire Council values a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies, and foster a culture built on mutual respect.