This role has a starting salary of £62,750 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. We have four vacancies available and all posts are up to 12-month fixed term contracts, with the possibility of further extension subject to ongoing Made Smarter Adoption funding in 2026/27 and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to shape Surrey's economy and the wider South East region. Join our dedicated Economy and Growth Team and make a meaningful impact on businesses and residents. If you're a strategic thinker and experienced operations leader in economic development, passionate about driving growth and innovation, we encourage you to apply. This role will work remotely,?visiting businesses in the caseload with regular travel across the region. ?There may be scope for individual TAS' to concentrate the majority of activity within a broad geographical area of the South East (e.g. west or east). ? Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The Economy and Growth team is dedicated to driving sustainable economic development across Surrey, working collaboratively as 'One Council' to support strategic priorities that benefit the county's 1.2 million residents. The team provides key services in business support, innovation, skills, and infrastructure, and works with major employers like Amazon, McLaren, and Samsung to strengthen the regional economy, which is home to 110,000 businesses and contributes £50 billion annually to the UK economy. Surrey County Council is the accountable body for the Made Smarter Adoption Programme in the South East. The Programme Delivery Team, part of the Economy and Growth team, is responsible for delivering the programme across various counties including Berkshire, Brighton, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, Medway, Oxfordshire, Solent (incorporating the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton), Surrey, and West Sussex. About the Role Surrey County Council is seeking four experienced and dynamic?Technology Adoption Specialists?to support the delivery of the innovative Made Smarter Adoption programme. These pivotal roles will directly contribute to driving strategic initiatives to enhance economic growth, fostering innovation within businesses, and ensuring the programme's success through collaborative partnerships. As a?Technology Adoption Specialist, you will be responsible for contributing to the successful operation of the programme delivery team of the?Made Smarter Adoption Programme?for the South East region. ?You will play an essential role in supporting SMEs to transform their business through the adoption of Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) and will act as the main point of contact for customers on the programme. You will form an integral part of a team of remote specialists to deliver ambitious targets at pace that will support business growth across the South East network. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Proven experience in IDT project delivery and expertise in at least one relevant area Strong background in business support, including workshops and account management, ideally within IDT and manufacturing sectors Experience diagnosing business needs and developing action plans to apply digital technologies for productivity and product/service improvement Track record of working with senior management on product/service/process development, from conception to commercialisation Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, target-driven environments Excellent communication, networking, and collaboration skills to drive change in the business support ecosystem Collaborative mindset with a passion for supporting businesses to grow and a proactive approach to embedding horizontal working across teams How to Apply To apply, please send a copy of your CV and outline your experience and suitability for the role responding to these three questions: Please outline your IDT areas of expertise (see JD for full list), including relevant qualifications and application of your knowledge areas.? Please outline your experience working with others to deliver quality outcomes in a fast paced, target driven operational environment. Please give us one or two examples of the most successful business diagnostic you have run with a company, the support you gave them and the outcomes that were achieved as result of your support. he job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/02/2025 with interviews taking place in person at Woodhatch Place, Reigate between 26th February and 7th March 2025. Our Commitment? Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:? The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application? The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form? Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.? We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.