B.5 GradingAppendix 2 - Job Description and

Employee Specification

POST NUMBER BDEG0140 JOB TITLE Business Advisor HOURS PER WEEK 37

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW MEASURED

EXPERIENCE Significant experience of delivering

one to one business advice or development activity and managing a caseload

Experience of dealing with complex issues in a business environment

Experience of systems and information management including providing financial and numerical data

Experience of external grant programmes, eligibility criteria and processes

Experience of working in a team in a multi-project environment

Experience of working in the private sector or having run own business

Application Form / Interview

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

SFEDI Qualified Business Advisor

Application Form / Interview

SKILLS ANDKNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of all aspects of running a business, including business development and growth, with the ability to identify and solve business issues

Knowledge of the needs and issues

Application Form / Interview

Policy and Resources Cabinet Member – 19th September 2012, Updated – 6th October 2017 Page 1 of 3

B.5 GradingAppendix 2 - Job Description and

Employee Specification

within small and medium sized businesses

Thorough knowledge of business support programmes operating nationally, locally and at a Humber level

Ability to analyse and assess a business plan and offer recommendations to improve

Ability to convey information professionally, accurately and clearly in a manner which is understood, demonstrating presentation, report writing and general communication skills

Ability to set up spreadsheets and databases from raw data and extract management information

Ability to understand and interpret financial information

Ability to use a range of IT packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, E-mail and simply CRM systems

Ability to gather and disseminate information to a wide range of audiences

Ability to analyse issues and present advice and guidance in an easily understood way

Ability to see tasks through to a successful conclusion

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW MEASURED

PERSONAL QUALITIES Political sensitivity, understanding and awareness

Effective in working under pressure to meet changing deadlines and priorities

Able to use own initiative Ability to determine and use behaviour

Application Form / Interview

Policy and Resources Cabinet Member – 19th September 2012, Updated – 6th October 2017 Page 2 of 3

B.5 GradingAppendix 2 - Job Description and

Employee Specification

appropriate to the situation to exercise tact and diplomacy

Able to work with extremely high level of confidentiality

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS Able to travel extensively throughout

North Lincolnshire, the region and the UK

Able to work outside of normal office hours when required

Interview

The post is subject to:

Disclosure of convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemption) Act 1974 Yes □ No □ Political restriction Yes □ No□ The ability to speak fluent English under the Immigration Act 2016 Yes □ No □

Employee:(signed) (print) Date:

Manager: (signed) (print) Date:

Policy and Resources Cabinet Member – 19th September 2012, Updated – 6th October 2017 Page 3 of 3