Business Advisor

Are you a team player who is commercially minded, with a solid grounding in business operations and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by businesses on a daily basis? Would you relish the opportunity to have a positive impact on the future of the South of Scotland by nurturing entrepreneurial talent, encouraging innovation, and supporting increased productivity across the region? About Us South of Scotland Enterprise (also known as SOSE) is the dedicated Economic and Community Development agency for the Scottish Borders and Dumfries & Galloway . Established by the Scottish Government, SOSE represents a fresh approach to driving growth across a very special region in a way that benefits all. We are the first of Scotland’s public agencies to promote a wider view of the economy and how it impacts all we do. Jobs, businesses, communities and the environment are all equally important to us. We want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to fulfil their ambitions, no matter who or where they are. What You’ll Do Day-to-Day As a Business Advisor you will provide a high quality 1-2-1 business advisory service to SMEs to help them maximise their potential, and in turn, helping to build the South of Scotland’s business base and improve economic impact. We’ll need you to be pro-active and visible, working to identify which businesses have untapped potential and which could have a more positive economic impact in the South of Scotland. You’ll help them to respond to opportunities and challenges and in doing so, will work with a range of partners in both the public and private sectors supporting The Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes You’ll Need to Have We are looking for passionate, commercially minded individuals who have experience of providing 1-2-1 business support to SMEs and who have the ability to demonstrate credibility with others, including understanding the issues faced by businesses and their customers. It goes without saying that your relationship management, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills will be exceptional. You’ll need to be flexible in your approach to evolving operational requirements and be able to embrace the dynamic nature of our organisation. What We’ll Offer You We offer a competitive and varied reward package, designed to cover your wellbeing, your lifestyle, your working life and your future, including 43 days holiday annually and a generous pension contribution. Our salary ranges are designed to be competitive and new entrants will normally start on the minimum of the pay range, except in exceptional circumstances. We want to make sure that what we offer helps you to balance your work and your personal life. At South of Scotland Enterprise, we celebrate and support differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestral heritage, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under The Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do all we can to support you. We operate a hybrid working model, balancing working from home with attendance at the office to meet the needs of our employees, our teams and our clients. This role is full time and permanent, and we will consider alternative working patterns. You will be required to travel regularly within your geographical area of responsibility, so access to a vehicle or other means of transport, for example Access to Work arrangements, is essential. Interviews will be held during week commencing 22nd September 2025. If you are an Inclusive, Responsible and Bold individual who is always Striving for success and believe you have something to offer the South of Scotland as a Business Advisor , then we would love to hear from you, click on the s1jobs APPLY button now.

Location: Dumfries, GB

Posted Date: 8/8/2025