Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor - ABS44824

Aberdeenshire Council; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a passionate Senior Growth Startup & Existing Business Advisor to promote business growth within the local community. This full-time role includes creating and managing business portfolios and leading a team within the Business Gateway Service. The position allows for flexible working arrangements and involves both office work and site visits across Aberdeen City and Shire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Business Growth

Team Leadership

Strategic Advice

Job description

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 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, and home working. A current full driving licence and a car are required as a material condition of employment.

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 from your current or most recent employer.