Fixed term until 31 March 2027

InvestSefton is Sefton Council’s Business Support and Investment service. There are over 8,000 businesses based in Sefton and we receive over 1,000 enquiries per year from a wide range of businesses from sole traders, micros to larger SMEs who are looking for advice and support. We provide FREE support to those businesses. 

If you are a business adviser or mentor with a proven track record of delivering quality advice and providing direct support to businesses, then we would love to hear from you.  You should have extensive experience in delivering support to businesses on a 1:1 basis which must include business plan writing, cashflow forecasting, marketing plans and bid writing support. 

 You need to be adept at building relationships quickly, have the ability to source your own leads, whilst managing a busy case load and delivering results in a target driven environment. You need to be versatile and able to respond to a wide range of needs from businesses.    

You will be joining an established team who enjoy working together and will always go the extra mile to help Sefton businesses.

If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to submit an example of a business plan they have previously written. Full details of this requirement will be provided to those applicants when they are invited to interview.

We can also consider two part-time roles for this post where applicable.

Closing date - 9^th February 2026

Interview date - 10^th - 13^th March 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!