Business Gateway Manager

Job Description

Manage Business Gateway Moray to deliver business advisory services to pre-starts, start-ups, existing and growing businesses. Represent Business Gateway Moray as a professional, accessible and flexible service making a significant contribution to the local economy, and support the development of the service.

Responsibilities

To provide line management of the Business Gateway Adviser and take responsibility for individual and team performance appraisal and CPD.

To support regional economic outcomes through business support and development. There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

The Individual

Extensive experience in the delivery of business advice

Experience of enterprise or development agency work

Proven experience in designing, developing and delivering projects

Educated to Degree level in an appropriate discipline

Already accredited, or prepared to achieve a recognised business advice & counselling accreditation within 12 months of appointment

Peer recognition as strong contributor to the business advice profession

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision

Ability to make confident and informative presentations

Proficient in use of computers for office support and expertise with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to identify business opportunities, develop partnerships and build robust business plans/cases Ability to maintain an orderly office and records

Effective leadership and influencing skills

Ability to communicate effectively and confidently

Ability to hold effective and professional face to face meetings with clients

Ability to engage usefully in networks

Ability to relate well with all levels of staff

Willingness to accept direction/delegation

Understanding of importance of effective team working Appreciation, acceptance of and a commitment to the importance of confidentiality

Ability to work in an open plan office

Flexibility to meet the needs and demands of the service Ability to work in different offices dependent upon service requirements

Closing Date: Friday, 13 March 2026

Starting Salary: £50,706.50 (pro-rata) £26.90 per hour

35 hours per week

Interviews to be held on 16 March 2026

For further information contact: Kirsty Conti, Service Manager, Economy and Enterprise  (01343) 563406