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Business Growth Adviser (8093) | Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity to 31 March 2026| 37 hours per week| £38,626 to £40,476 per annum | (Grade J ) | County Hall, Norwich
Supporting High Growth Businesses
About Us
Norfolk County Council's Growth Hub, hosted within the Economic Development Team, is the go-to resource for Norfolk businesses looking for support to unlock their growth potential.
We are looking for professional people who have experience in business management to join our Business Adviser team to provide advice to businesses connecting that will foster growth, sustainability, and success.
Could you help us support more SME owners to ensure they get the best from their business?
You will be experienced and motivated to support established Norfolk businesses to reach new heights and achieve their growth ambitions.
The Role
As a Business Adviser, you will:
* Partner with Norfolk businesses to assess growth potential and diagnose barriers to progress.
* Conduct detailed diagnostics to develop bespoke action plans for business change, growth and sustainability.
* Provide advice and ongoing support to businesses through face-to-face and virtual visits.
* Develop and deliver tailored advice and solutions, provide ongoing support and coaching/ mentoring to clients.
* Refer businesses to appropriate public and private sector support programs, both local and national.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to promote available business support and represent Norfolk County Council at workshops, events and networking opportunities.
* Maintain accurate client records and ensure timely follow-ups using CRM systems.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest business trends and best practices.
About You
You are:
* An experienced business professional with a solid background in managing SMEs or substantial business functions.
* Have skills/ knowledge/ experience in business planning, including strategy, operations, risk management, and finance.
* A confident communicator who can engage with diverse audiences, distil technical information into plain English, and build strong relationships.
* Proficient in IT, with experience using Word, Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.
* Knowledgeable about Norfolks economic landscape, including key partners, stakeholders, and support programs.
* Willing and able to travel across Norfolk, including areas not served by public transport.
* Be prepared to undertake further training to gain SFEDI qualification in Professional Business and Enterprise Support Services
If you feel you have the skills and personality to help SMEs grow and are keen to use your experience to build the Norfolk Economy, please submit your updated CV and covering letter.
If you would like to discuss or find out more about the role please contact James Moore, Senior Business Growth Adviser at or on 07570 160390
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
* Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working dependant on your job role and business need.
* Financial benefits such as:
o Norfolk Rewards our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
o A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
o Relocation expenses (where applicable)
o An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
o Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions.
o Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
o Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
o A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.
Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.
Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025 at 23:59
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Consulting
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