Business Innovation Advisor
17 days ago
Bury Saint Edmunds
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., • Competitive salary, • 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Company pension (auto‑enrolment), • Professional development and clear progression pathway, • A collaborative, supportive, high-performing team 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. 4767944