Job Description

Location

Rochdale

Company

Business Support Business Finance (BSBF)

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to 44,100 per annum

Closing Date

10/08/2025

Ref No

4756





The Growth Company's (GC) Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub (GM BGH) is recruiting a Stakeholder Account Manager to lead engagement with a designated Local Authority. This role coordinates delivery across the area and ensures local priorities are met to drive economic impact.



The SAM function within GM BGH and GC is a strategic role that underpins GC and particularly GM BGH delivery in place. The role operates within a GM strategic context - national, GM and local - and will work closely with other strategic functions in GC and GMBGH including sector development leads that will be supporting economic growth linked to the national industrial strategy and GM sector priorities and key account managers that manage relationships with key companies.



Since 2011, GM Business Growth Hub has supported over 15,000 businesses, providing finance guidance, international links, and fostering innovation and people development. We offer expert business support, events, specialist programs, and funding.

Key Responsibilities:

Build trusted relationships with Local Authorities, aligning with their ambitions, challenges, and economic strategies. Serve as the central point of contact between The Growth Company and the Local Authority, conveying priorities and coordinating business support. Collaborate with internal specialists and external stakeholders to deliver impactful services tailored to local needs. Develop and manage strategic delivery plans, district-level awareness, and advisor coordination to optimise engagement. Represent BGH at events, clinics, and forums--actively engaging businesses and promoting Growth Hub services. Maintain CRM records accurately and produce regular reports on activities, intelligence, and performance data. Contribute to stakeholder communications, including newsletters, case studies, and marketing content. Keep pace with evolving economic landscapes through ongoing professional development and sector awareness.

Experience:

Expert in strategic relationship management and business development across public and private sectors. Skilled in conducting business diagnostics using analytical tools to assess and support growth. Strong leadership and interpersonal credibility, with the ability to build trust and understand client challenges. Proficient in data analysis and translating insights into actionable outcomes. Excellent communicator with a flair for written, verbal, and presentation delivery. Experienced in managing stakeholder negotiations and project delivery against milestones. Collaborative team player within Account Management structures, providing support and guidance. Results-focused, with the ability to influence clients and drive strategic engagement in dynamic environments.

About You:

Builds strong client relationships through a personable and approachable style. Driven by passion and motivation to achieve impactful results. Committed to delivering professional service with a focus on continual improvement. Well-versed in Growth Company support services and their application. Knowledgeable in Greater Manchester's frontier and foundational sectors. Understands key social, economic, and political factors shaping the business landscape. Proficient in CRM systems to support effective client engagement and relationship management.
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.



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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.



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