Business Pillar Lead

Business Pillar LeadShaping Portsmouth Location: Portsmouth Guildhall, with hybrid working Salary: £27,875 FTE, pro rata Hours: hours per week Contract: Permanent, part-time Start date: October 2026 Closing date: Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 5pm Interview date: Friday 18 September 2026Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis, so the vacancy may close early.The roleShaping Portsmouth is looking for a proactive and relationship-focused Business Pillar Lead to support businesses across the city.You will manage four key programmes: Portsmouth Business Support ServiceGreener Portsmouth PartnershipBusiness Digital ResilienceWorkplace Wellbeing The role is ideal for someone with experience in business engagement, partnerships, programme delivery, stakeholder management or economic development.You do not need to be an expert in every programme area. You do need to be confident building relationships, understanding business needs and bringing the right people together.Key responsibilities Manage and develop Business Pillar programmes.Build relationships with local businesses and partners.Coordinate workshops, events, mentoring and campaigns.Identify business needs and turn them into practical activity.Increase programme participation, reach and impact.Gather feedback and monitor outcomes.Represent Shaping Portsmouth at meetings and networking events.Support communications, case studies and partnership opportunities. About youYou will have: Experience building professional ..... full job details .....