Business Advisor - Bideford, United Kingdom - North Devon +

North Devon +

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Bideford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Application closing date - 10am Monday 11th March 2024

Interview date:
Thursday 28th March 2024

Location:

The post is home based (equipment provided) but will require regular weekly on -site visits to clients on farm across Devon, with some requirement to attend our offices in Bideford working 37 hours per week.

Salary - £33,024 - £38,223 per annum

Contractual hours - 37

Basis - Full time

Job category/type - Programme Delivery

Full Time | Permanent

About the business

Established in 2008 through the merger of three existing organisations, North Devon+ is a "not for profit" company limited by guarantee owned jointly by North Devon and Torridge District Council.

We provide a primary focus for regeneration and business development across northern Devon and the wider area.

Our company objective is:
'To be the enabler of economic growth for people, businesses and communities in Northern Devon to help them flourish and prosper.'

As the economic delivery agency for the area, we work closely with Torridge District Council, North Devon Council, Devon County Council, and the private sector to deliver projects and initiatives that encourage and support business growth, improve quality of life and address social and economic inequalities.

We support business growth opportunities across all sectors and undertake a wide range of projects to increase opportunity and prosperity within the area.

North Devon+ delivers a credible and competent set of economic development services.

We have a good track record of delivery and have built solid relationships with a range of stakeholders, including collaborators and client groups.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a
Business Advisor with experience of advising farm businesses to join our busy delivery team.

As a Business Advisor working at North Devon+, you will work within small team to support farm businesses across Devon with business planning, understanding current / future financial options / funding opportunities.

You will assist business to explore opportunities for sustainability, profitability, productivity, growth, environmental initiatives, diversification, animal health and welfare and succession planning.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team contributing to the work of the team as a whole and offering advice within areas of personal expertise.

A good understanding of the current funding, policy and regulations relating to agriculture and farming businesses (i.e. Countryside Stewardship, Sustainable Farming Incentive, agricultural grants).
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with client base ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
Ability to develop positive working relations with businesses and stakeholders and be a team player.
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise conflicting demands, meet deadlines and to deliver work to a high standard in terms of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to travel according to the needs of the job with reasonable adjustment, if required, according to the equality act.

Benefits of working for us
We offer home working (equipment provided), with some requirement to attend our offices in Bideford alongside regular weekly on -site visits to clients on farm across Devon

Our benefits package includes:

Private Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution
Annual leave starting at a minimum of 25 days (pro rata) and rising to a minimum of 28 days (pro rata) after 5 years (plus bank holidays).

If you are the person for us, then we will do our very best to find a working arrangement that helps you balance your work and your life.

This could include, for example, compressed hours and in any event a flexible working scheme.

How to apply

Closing date: 10am - Monday 11th March 2024

Interview date:

Thursday 28th March 2024

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£33,024.00-£38,223.00 per year

Benefits: