Resource & Efficiency Adviser, Bridgend

Resource Efficiency Adviser
Location: Bridgend base with travel across South Wales
Salary/Rate: £32,000-£35,000 per annum

Our client is a dynamic social enterprise who work as a leading business services provider in South Wales. They deal with the flagship contract for supporting the growth of enterprise and have been championing the quality of business advice to start ups and growing concerns for over 27 years They have an excellent track record of managing and delivering business support contracts on behalf of a range of clients including the UK and Welsh Governments and other organisations. They have a legacy of turning new businesses into great businesses and growing businesses in to major successes!

Your new role

Specialist Advisers work with clients who are new and established businesses on a 1-2-1 basis. The Specialist Adviser uses their significant experience and knowledge to undertake an in-depth discussion and develop an action plan to identify key issues and priorities.
The Specialist Advisor works on one specific action item with the client. In addition, the Specialist Adviser utilises their knowledge of 3rd parties, in public and private sector, who may also be able to provide support and solutions to the client.

Specialist Advisers work closely with their internal colleagues to ensure that:

* Information and advice given to clients at Level 1 and 2 of the segmentation model is accurate and up-to-date via Continuous Professional Development sessions;
* Supporting with queries of a more complex or technical nature; and
* Act as Specialist Champions to ensure the service delivers to best practice standards and is committed to continuous improvement.
* Develop and deliver 'Growth Path' Workshops and participate in other seminars and activities that attract and engage growth clients. training materials.
* Build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers; in public sector, e.g. Carbon Trust, Energy Saving Trust, WG Energy Branch, and services available from the procured framework of specialist service providers in the private sector.
* Attending business networking events to introduce the service to potential beneficiaries and strategically important organisations. Undertake appropriate networking activities to maintain, and utilise to maximum effect,

What you will need to succeed

* High level commercial awareness with an aptitude for developing entrepreneurial activity
* Understanding of local / regional differences in the Welsh economy
* Awareness and knowledge of general business support available from Public and Private sectors
* Good awareness of specialist business support available from Public and Private sectors
* Valid driving licence and ability to travel within the region on a daily basis

What you will get in return

* Salary range of £32,000-£35,000 (depending on skills, knowledge and experience)
* Excellent benefits
* The option of a full-time or part-time permanent contract.

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