Young Business Manager

Post Ref: CC241

Calderdale strives to develop our community to improve the local economy. Within Calderdale the Regeneration and Strategy, Economy, Housing and Investment ,Business and Skills team This team provides support to businesses in Calderdale, across a wide range of economic and employment development issues, which include: provides support to Businesses in Calderdale, across a wide range of economic and employment development issues. This team provides support to businesses in Calderdale, across a wide range of economic and employment development issues, which include:This team provides support to businesses in Calderdale, across a wide range of economic and employment development issues, which include:

The team ensure that the Council is in close contact and has good communication, with the businesses in the Borough. Our business engagement team proactively visit businesses across Calderdale to discuss and support business growth opportunities.

We are working in partnership with Adventure at Leeds City Region Authority to promote, coordinate and deliver a wide range of business support based on local needs by helping businesses find the funding, support and information they need to grow.

Have you got experience of successfully supporting young businesses to grow?

We are seeking a Young Business Manager to join the Ad: Venture Business Growth Programme team based in Calderdale.

You will seek to promote and help to coordinate business growth activities delivered across West Yorkshire. The post involves building relationships with small businesses, providing advice/guidance to them, and brokering appropriate business support. You will be expected to account manage a caseload of young businesses supporting entrepreneurs and owner/managers to review their business, to formulate an action plan and to review the plan after six months. The role requires a good understanding of the issues faced by growth businesses of less than 3 years old across a range of sectors.

You will have:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience of carrying out financial/business appraisals.
• Experience in building relationships with small businesses, providing advice/guidance and brokering appropriate business support.
• Experience of working in partnership with a range of private/public sector agencies.
• Be qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline or have significant relevant experience.

We are looking for an authoritative self-starter with the desire to help businesses grow. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of West Yorkshire.

For an informal discussion of this opportunity, speak to Stuart Ross, Economic Development Programme Leader on 07891 276491 or Heather Campbell-Firth Calderdale Business and Skills Delivery Manager 07872420290

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 18/11/2024

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.