Job Description

Location

Manchester

Company

The Growth Company

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to 50,000 per annum

Closing Date

18/08/2025

Ref No

4762

The Growth Company's (GC)

Innovate UK Business Growth team have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Innovation & Growth Specialist to deliver in-depth specialist business and innovation growth advice to a portfolio of ambitious business owners and senior managers of primarily Northwest based innovative businesses that are aiming to achieve growth in the UK and internationally, particularly, but not exclusively through new product/service development.

Innovate UK Business Growth

is a key part of the UK innovation agency's deep investment in the pioneering businesses that drive economic growth. It is a publicly funded service available to all high potential small to medium sized innovation-driven companies, including Innovate UK grant winners.



Empowering innovative businesses to grow and achieve their industry- and society-transforming ambitions. Innovators are motivated to improve the ways we live and work. We support those building scalable businesses to achieve their goals, in every sector and from seed to scale stage.



We work closely with leadership teams to create the conditions for each business to succeed and bring the benefits of their innovation to national and international audiences; Since 2015 we have been empowering clients to grow and scale their businesses through actionable advice, access to vital resources and opportunities to enhance their abilities.



Your journey will usually start with our national enquiry gateway, which receives enquiries from innovative businesses, connecting them to their local innovation and growth specialist if appropriate. Our national enquiry team can also offer additional support in areas such as market research/intelligence insights, providing you with key information about current regulation and product/service conformity in the UK, EU or worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify high-growth innovative businesses, assess suitability for support services, and manage lead generation and conversion to meet performance targets Deliver tailored one-to-one business support, including strategic coaching, to a diverse client portfolio ranging from start-ups to mid-sized firms Coordinate referrals to internal and external services, ensuring alignment with client growth strategies and effective delivery monitoring Maintain accurate records, CRM updates, and compliance with Innovate UK and funder requirements across all documentation, tracking, and reporting Provide in-depth business analysis and strategic advice, support eligibility checks, and guide clients through action planning and market development

About you:

Strong balance of teamwork and self-motivation, with a proactive and independent mindset Skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving, innovation, and opportunity identification Proven expertise in sales, account management, and business development Highly organised, with excellent planning, administration, and project management abilities Effective communicator with solid IT, financial, analytical, and decision-making skills

Skills Required:

Senior-level experience across private sectors, leading product/service development from concept to launch Degree-qualified or equivalent with strong business and management expertise Successful in driving growth and delivering strategic business advice Effective collaborator with a customer-focused approach to economic development Technically skilled in product/process development and aware of key economic support organisations
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.



Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.



We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.



If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.



We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.



Examples include:


Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance Extra time for tasks Interview questions shared beforehand Accessibility software or equipment for assessments
We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.



GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.



All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy.