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The Growth Company’s Business Growth Hub are looking for a specialist Business Advisor who is passionate about Innovation and in particular product and service development to drive growth. An advisor who is keen to think creatively to help Greater Manchestersmall/medium sized enterprises (SMEs) achieve their growth potential.

Innovation forms a key focus for Greater Manchester’s Economic Vision alongside leveraging the already strong R&D capability. SMEs will be vital in driving this economic growth through new product and service commercialisation We believe that SMEs, whichcreate environmental, social, and economic value, will be more successful at creating jobs and growth in Greater Manchester. We want to capitalise on Greater Manchester's unique community spirit to build a pioneering, globally recognised network of innovative,sustainable, and inclusive growth businesses.

We are supporting local SMEs to develop, refine and launch innovative, new products and services across all sectors, these can be new to the market and/or new to the business. This may include assisting businesses to evaluate their ideas, select those withthe most potential for commercialisation and then develop a plan to bring to market. Support is delivered 1:1 and through innovation workshops and programmes. Collaboration is a significant catalyst for accelerating this and in particular accessing the wealthof academic and R&D capability in the region and nationally.

That’s where you come in the picture You will be part of a dynamic innovation team, with an exciting mission: Your goal will be to help local businesses create and launch new products and services into the market, in a variety of sectors, including technology,manufacturing and service sectors.

You are looking to contribute and develop your expertise by advising businesses from a wide range of sectors on all aspects of innovation, from new product/service development through to 'just doing things differently’. You are excited about fostering collaborationopportunities and you have a strong drive to implement innovative ideas and ideally will have worked with SMEs before.

We are looking for entrepreneurial people, with commercial and technical aptitude, who are passionate about delivering new and scalable solutions to real problems. We are looking for someone who feels comfortable networking, inspiring and catalysing peopletowards innovative action.

About You
- Have technical knowledge in the key areas of Strategy, Growth Enabling, Sales & Marketing, Resources & Operations and Financial planning
- Knowledge and understanding of the key national, sub-regional and local organisations and their role in supporting economic development and specifically business growth
- Understanding of customer focused approach of working with businesses to foster engagement and encourage commitment to working towards economic development
- Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- At least degree level business education, or degree level qualification with a management body or the relevant business experience to match those

Skills Required
- Sales and Account management skills
- Presentation skills both written and oral
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Well-developed IT skills, including an understanding of computerised management
- Significant experience of sector(s)/business experience in the private sector, including at a senior management or Director level, ideally in manufacturing, or other sectors, with product/service design and development expertise from conception to commercialisation
- Proven track record in managing the range of business issues associated with periods of business growth

As part of our commitment to increase the diversity of our workforce, The Growth Company (GC) provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for a role who are Disabled or from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community.