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, as such it will involve a mix of office working, site visits throughout the region and home working. It is a material condition of employment for this post 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.