18 new jobs created by The Growth Hub

The Growth Hub, the unique partnership between GFirst LEP and the University of Gloucestershire, has launched a recruitment drive for 18 professionals to join the team.

The Growth Hub, the unique partnership between GFirst LEP and the University of Gloucestershire, has launched a recruitment drive for 18 professionals to join the team.

The Growth Hub brings together the University of Gloucestershire’s Business Development team and the staff from the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership GFirst. This creates a much bigger and stronger team focused on business development and support. These new roles provide extra and new support and expertise and are a critical part of making The Growth Hub a reality. 

The roles vary from Business Guides and Industry Practitioners to a Commercial Manager and Marketing Manager. For the full list of roles visit: www.thegrowthhub.biz and click on ‘work with us’. 

Laura Crabb, Director of Business Development at the University of Gloucestershire, explains: “The Growth Hub will be the place for businesses to go to seek out the advice and support they need to grow. So we need to ensure we build on what is already an expert team with new recruits of the very highest calibre.

“The Growth Hub is a service for business, so in particular we’re looking to recruit from the thriving business sector in Gloucestershire. We’re seeking business people with the right experience and skills. But we’re also looking for people with a real passion for the county and a real commitment to supporting its success and growth.

“This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in something new and join a group of business-facing professionals who support local growth. The roles available will strengthen yet further the knowledge and experience in the team. They will give us the capacity to ensure that any business walking through the door when we open in September gets every level of support they need. From detailed analysis of their needs from one of our business guides to expert sector-specific insight from one of our industry practitioners.”

Vacancies will be advertised until 9 June.