Business Advisor - Creative Sector Specialist

Location

Manchester

Company

Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to £47,880 per annum

Closing Date

06/07/2026

Ref No

5244

The Growth Company (GC) is looking for a Business Advisor - Creative Sector Specialist to join the Business Growth Hub (BGH) and deliver high quality, specialist business growth advice to ambitious leaders across the Digital, Creative and Technology (DCT) sectors.

The Business Growth Hub (BGH) supports businesses across Greater Manchester with expert advice on funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability. We provide tailored support to meet the needs of each business at every stage of its growth journey.

In this role you will manage a portfolio of high potential businesses across Greater Manchester, identifying growth opportunities, diagnosing challenges, and developing practical action plans to unlock performance and scale.

You will also support clients from initial enquiry through to implementation, connecting them with the right expertise, services and networks to drive measurable growth in line with programme targets.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of up to 80 high potential DCT businesses, building strong and trusted relationships

Assess eligibility and growth potential, carrying out initial checks and detailed diagnostic reviews

Analyse business and market data to identify barriers to growth and develop tailored action plans

Provide expert advice to senior leadership teams, boards and stakeholders on complex business challenges

Introduce clients to relevant internal and external support and oversee delivery against agreed outcomes

Deliver bespoke, high impact interventions including workshops and multi disciplinary support

Record and manage all client activity through CRM systems, ensuring accurate and timely administration

Monitor and report on outcomes including job creation, GVA growth and service impact

About You

Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience

Significant experience within the private sector, ideally at senior management or director level

Strong track record of supporting business growth and managing complex challenges

Experience of delivering business advice, diagnostics and development support

Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision making

Experience working collaboratively within professional teams

Strong understanding of the DCT sector and its ecosystem

Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes

Skills Required

Strong sales and account management capability

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident presenting, facilitating and delivering workshops

Strong planning, organisation and project management skills

Ability to analyse data and translate insight into practical recommendations

Strong networking skills with the ability to build partnerships and generate referrals

Proficient in IT systems including CRM, spreadsheets and reporting tools

Understanding of project delivery, funding requirements and performance tracking

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.

Extra time for tasks.

Interview questions shared beforehand.

Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.

GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.