Growth Coach

Company: 

SCY

Type: 

Job

* Please note: A high volume of applications has been received to date. Whilst we are unable process any further applications for this opportunity at this stage, we would still welcome applications if you wish to be considered for our reserve list of candidates.

SCY is the Yorkshire Partner for Business Coaching for Growth (BCG) – a flagship business support initiative launching early 2012.

We are currently recruiting* for experienced coaches to work on a consultancy basis. This programme will start shortly.

* Please note: A high volume of applications has been received to date. Currently, whilst we are not able to process any further applications for this opportunity at this stage, we would still welcome applications if you wish to be considered for our reserve list of candidates.

Vacancy Summary

As a Growth Coach your primary responsibility will be the delivery of face-to-face coaching support to BCG participants to maximise fulfilment of their growth potential.

Person Specification

Coaches will require a broad range of skills which taken together will ensure their credibility with the senior managers they are coaching:

• A track record in senior management in a High Growth company;
• Empathy, integrity, credibility, diligence, independence and patience;
• A self starter accustomed to taking the initiative and challenging others;
• An experienced business strategist able to coach senior managers through the development of a company vision and the related strategy;
• A strong all round business knowledge with a deep understanding of several of the following business areas:
  • Leadership & Management;
  • People and Team Development;
  • Innovation and the development of an innovation culture;
  • New Market Development (particularly export; New Product Development; Marketing Strategy; Sales Strategy; Financial Management (and Securing Investment);
  • Improving Business Processes and Operational Capability;
  • Specialist knowledge of particular sector(s).

Further Information

Please see the attachments below for a copy of the role description. An overview of the programme can be found here. Additional detail on the programme is included on the BIS website.