Business Innovation Advisor

Business Innovation Advisor Stowmarket £35,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience

Your new role
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love supporting ambitious businesses, and want to make a real impact on the region's innovation landscape, this is the role for you.
As a Business Innovation Advisor, you'll be the driving force behind an Innovation Programme, supporting tech driven, high growth SMEs.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Deliver 1:1 support for scale-up businesses adopting digital innovation.Connect businesses with regional support providers, funders, and partners.Act as key relationship manager for tenants.Develop a strong ecosystem of partners-local authorities, education providers, industry groups, and innovation networks.Represent the centre regionally, nationally, and internationally.Create and deliver interactive workshops and innovation-focused training.Organise networking events and industry collaborations.Research industry trends and produce insight articles for our business community.Support marketing activities and social media content creation.Promote the Centre as a recognised hub for digital innovation and skills.What you'll need to succeed

• Strong relationship management with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, meeting objectives, and delivering on time.
• Delivery of business support, consultancy, training, or innovation-related roles.
• Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, and presenting.
• Knowledge of SME growth strategies and digital innovation trends.
• (Desirable experience includes digital adoption, cluster networks, coaching, Agile, sales, or engagement roles.)

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension (auto enrolment)
• Professional development and clear progression pathway
• A collaborative, supportive, high-performing team
• Flexible working to support occasional out-of-hours activities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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