Business Adviser

Licensed sponsor Falkirk Full-time Posted 1 day ago

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Business Gateway Falkirk
Help shape the future of local businesses across Falkirk.
Falkirk Council is looking for an enthusiastic, and motivated Business Adviser to join the successful Business Gateway team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the local economy by supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses at every stage of their journey. From helping ambitious new businesses launch successfully to supporting existing companies with growth, resilience, innovation and diversification, you'll play a key role in helping businesses thrive.

As part of a dynamic and supportive team, you will provide high-quality business advice, guidance and practical support to SMEs across the Falkirk area. You will also contribute to the delivery of regional business support initiatives across Forth Valley, including grant programmes, funded projects and referral pathways with a wide range of partner organisations.

We're looking for someone who combines strong business knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills. You will be educated to degree level in a relevant business-related discipline and have proven experience of advising and supporting business owners within the SME sector.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused approach, excellent IT skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

About the Role

You will

Provide tailored advice and support to start-up and established businesses.
Help businesses identify opportunities for growth, innovation and diversification.
Support the delivery of grant schemes and business support programmes.
Work closely with regional and national partners to ensure businesses access the right support at the right time.
Contribute to the continued success and impact of Business Gateway Falkirk.

Contract Details

This post is funded through the UK Government Local Growth Fund and is temporary until March 2029.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Carron Smith
Principal Officer, Business Support
📧 carron.smith@falkirk.gov.uk
📞 07483 409111
Join us and help local businesses start, grow and succeed.

£43,908 – £47,593 a year

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Location

Falkirk

Contract

Full-time

Posted

1 day ago

Occupation

SOC 2431 · Management consultants and business analysts

Going rate

£50,200 a year (£25.74/h)

Visa route

Eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship

Visa salary

£50,200 · new entrants £35,100 — meets the new-entrant rate only

Pay for this job

below the median of UK full-time pay for this occupation

Our reading of the job title, not legal advice — the employer assigns the occupation code on the Certificate of Sponsorship. Going rates assume a 37.5-hour week. How we read this

Falkirk Council holds a Home Office sponsor licence (A-rated · Skilled Worker route), checked against the register published 9 Nov 2026. We read this advert: no sponsorship restrictions. Home Office FOI figures: 13 visa sponsorships in 2021–24. How we check sponsorship

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Falkirk Council is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors: A-rated, licensed since at least 2022. 13 visa sponsorships in 2021–24 (Home Office FOI 2025/12841).
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Visa salary for this job: £50.2K (our reading of the role). Meets the new-entrant rate only.

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