Business Advisor Workforce Development (Digital, Creative and Technology) Manchester (Hybrid Working) Up to £42,000 per annum Full Time Permanent Job Description: We re looking for a motivated and sector-savvy Business Advisor to join our Workforce Development team, specialising in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering. In this role, you ll work with a wide range of employers across Greater Manchester to support skills development, address workforce challenges, and help businesses create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready talent strategies. From diagnostic assessments to brokering training solutions, you ll play a key part in strengthening the region s industrial base through people-focused support. Key Responsibilities:Build trusted relationships with manufacturing and engineering business leaders to understand their workforce priorities.Carry out organisational diagnostics to assess capability, identify skill gaps, and explore growth potential.Guide businesses through workforce planning processes, offering tailored advice to support recruitment, retention, and upskilling.Connect employers with suitable training providers, funding opportunities, and specialist programmes.Collaborate with sector development leads to align your work with broader industry needs and policy goals.Encourage inclusive employment practices and support the development of locally based talent pipelines.Maintain accurate and timely client records and contribute to reporting and continuous ..... full job details .....