Business Support Advisor

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Business Support Advisor

Scale 5 (£33,143 - £39,152* per annum) * Pay award pending

37 hours per week

Permanent

Do you want to make a lasting impact on businesses and communities by directly improving our local economy?

We’re looking for an ambitious and forward-thinking Business Support Advisor to support local business initiatives that drive growth, attract investment, and strengthen our local economy. This is a key role in the District shaping our economic future by working collaboratively with local stakeholders to deliver sustainable development and create opportunities for businesses and residents alike.

You will lead the delivery of the Council’s Economic Development Framework and Action Plan, identify opportunities for business support, including accessing funding, mentoring and developing businesses, and coordinating relevant business events.

Ideally you will have a good understanding of commercial development and knowledge of statutory regulations around economic development, or you will have experience of working collaboratively with external partners.

Key skills and knowledge include:

• Excellent communication and networking skills both written, oral and the ability to present to various audiences.
• A strong understanding of SMEs and the challenges they face
• Experience in a business support role, including researching for, and completing grant or loan applications
• Good digital and IT skills, including social media
• Level 5 Business Support Qualification (or equivalent)

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to local businesses and communities, working in a supportive and collaborative team environment. You'll have a visible, hands-on role supporting businesses, developing strong partnerships, and delivering work that has genuine local impact.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Local government across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is changing. From April 2028, the current two-tier system will be replaced by two new unitary councils: Leicester Council and Leicestershire and Rutland Council.

The area served by Blaby District Council will form part of both new unitary councils, creating a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of local government across the region.

Blaby District Council remains committed to delivering excellent services throughout this period of change. If you join us and are employed on 1 April 2028, your employment is expected to transfer to one of the new unitary councils, with your existing terms and conditions protected in line with legislation. We’d be happy to discuss this in more detail at interview stage. In the meantime, you may wish to read more on Local Government Reorganisation in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on the Future LLR Councils website.

This is an exciting time to join us. Alongside making a real difference for our residents, businesses and communities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant transformations in local government and help shape services for future generations.

As LGR progresses, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of economic development and business support services across a larger organisation. LGR adds an exciting new dimension to the role, providing greater scope to influence, collaborate and contribute to a wider economic agenda, while creating enhanced opportunities for professional growth, career development and progression.

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the link Employee benefits

For more information about the role please contact Jill Stevenson, Business Work & Skills Manager on Jill.Stevenson@blaby.gov.uk

Previous applicants for this role need not apply. Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk

Closing date: 14 September 2026

Interview date: 23 September 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.