Business Growth Adviser
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: £35,336 to £39,571 p.a.
- Location: Sefton, Bootle
- Contract: Temporary
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 03/08/2022 at 23:55
- Reference: IIE/22/203656
Sefton Council’s Economic Growth and Housing Service has secured ERDF Funding for a business growth project, to be led by Invest Sefton, the Council’s enterprise, business support and inward investment team.
To assist in the delivery of the project we are recruiting a Business Growth Adviser. We are looking for the right candidate, she/he will engage and manage relationships with businesses; provide advice and/or broker external support to generate business growth, job creation and investment in Sefton. This is an important, target driven role as we help our businesses recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and friendly team who are committed to supporting Sefton businesses.
Sefton Council is committed to equality and social inclusion and has a range of family friendly polices to support their employees.
Fixed term until 30 June 2023 linked to completion of the ERDF project. This post is part funded by European Regional Fund
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.