At The Manchester College you will be part of a project that spans the nine fantastic colleges throughout Greater Manchester. This role will be pivotal in the success of the GM Innovation Programme.
The Manchester College is looking to appoint their Business Innovation Advisor on a fixed term (until March 2025), full time (35 hours per week) basis.
Are you ready to pioneer innovation and drive business transformation in Greater Manchester?
As a Business Innovation Advisor (BIA), you'll be instrumental in guiding businesses towards creative solutions, fostering a culture of innovation, and identifying growth opportunities.
This role is funded through the GM FE Innovation Programme, offering a dynamic environment where your insights can shape the future of our community.
Working for The Manchester College you will engage with all types of employers small and large in the borough, to understand their goals challenges and aspirations.
You will provide tailored advice and support to businesses, helping them to develop robust innovation strategies and solutions and connecting them with the specialist support within the GM ecosystem.
As a new post within the FE system, funded through the GM FE Innovation Programme, this dynamic role evolves alongside our growing knowledge and understanding of 'what works'.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Business Innovation Engagement and Advice
Business Analysis
Idea Generation and Evaluation
Technology and Digital Transformation
Cultural Transformation
Other Duties:
In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:
In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:
The Manchester College is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you wish to apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the ‘Apply online’ button below.
Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the role profile.
Salaries are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
The closing date for this job advert is 08/05/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!
Interviews will be held in early May.
The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process.