Business Advisor - Creative Sector Specialist

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Growth Company