Job Description
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?
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Join our team as a Growth Business Advisor and make a significant impact on the thriving business community in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City.
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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 prosperity of the region. You will provide strategic advice, coaching, and mentoring to ambitious business owners, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their growth objectives.
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Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire is delivered by Aberdeenshire Council on behalf of both Aberdeenshire Council & Aberdeen City Council.
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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.
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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.
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This role may require flexible, evening and weekend working on occasion.
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For more information about Business Gateway Aberdeen City and Shire please click here
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Expected interview dates will be 13 August 2025
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Informal Enquiries to: John MacGillivray - 01467 530745
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Requirements
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.
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For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please click here
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