Business Innovation Advisor
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £38,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35,000 | £38,000 DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4767944_1770373078 |
Summary
Your new role
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love supporting ambitious businesses, and want to make a real impact on the region's innovation landscape, this is the role for you.
As a Business Innovation Advisor, you'll be the driving force behind an Innovation Programme, supporting tech‑driven, high‑growth SMEs.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Deliver 1:1 support for scale-up businesses adopting digital innovation.
- Connect businesses with regional support providers, funders, and partners.
- Act as key relationship manager for tenants.
- Develop a strong ecosystem of partners-local authorities, education providers, industry groups, and innovation networks.
- Represent the centre regionally, nationally, and internationally.
- Create and deliver interactive workshops and innovation-focused training.
- Organise networking events and industry collaborations.
- Research industry trends and produce insight articles for our business community.
- Support marketing activities and social media content creation.
- Promote the Centre as a recognised hub for digital innovation and skills.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong relationship management with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience managing projects, meeting objectives, and delivering on time.
- Delivery of business support, consultancy, training, or innovation-related roles.
- Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, and presenting.
- Knowledge of SME growth strategies and digital innovation trends.
- (Desirable experience includes digital adoption, cluster networks, coaching, Agile, sales, or engagement roles.)
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension (auto‑enrolment)
- Professional development and clear progression pathway
- A collaborative, supportive, high-performing team
- Flexible working to support occasional out-of-hours activities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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