Business Innovation Advisor

Job Description

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.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
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. xxuwjjq )

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

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