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Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to work for a not-for-profit organisation. You will work in a team of 14 and be responsible for promoting Nottingham. Their mission is to create a thriving, vibrant city! Your new role They are looking for a confident and well presented individual who can organise their own workload and work to deadlines. You will be required to build relationships with businesses, partners and the wider team, so you must be able to communicate effectively. You will be driven and hard working with a can-do attitude, and you will be the public face for the organisation and represent the brand. Working as a part of a small, tight-knit team where everyone has a role to play - so strong teamwork, collaboration and interpersonal skills are a must. As is the ability to role your sleeves up to get things done. You will manage a caseload of circa 130 businesses, visiting each one at least once a month. You will log any interaction on the CRM database and you will be set targets on your engagement with businesses. The role requires you to work from various locations. You will also organise regular networking talks with businesses and occasional work to transport equipment. Working on marketing materials and staff indoor and outdoor events during the evenings and weekends will also be required (approx 1 in 6 weekends). What you'll need to succeed You will have excellent customer service or sales experience. Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office - including Excel Excellent communication skills and the ability to have difficult conversations Ability to work on multiple ongoing projects and work beyond your regular job role Ability to maintain relationships and have a proactive approach Be passionate about Nottingham The ideal candidate will come from a Hospitality/Leisure or Retail background What you'll get in return This is a permanent role. 40 hours per week. This role is based in Nottingham city centre on a full-time basis, with flexibility on working hours over 7 days to Cover events and activities (eg: 1 in 6 weekends). This role is subject to a 6-month probationary period. £24400 per annum - Healthcare, paid charity days, your birthday off, health and wellness activities, flexible working, phone and laptop What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Business Advisor Nottingham £38,000 - £40,000 p.a. depending on experience Fixed Term Contract to March 2025 Do you want to work with a variety of people across a diverse pool of industries to deconstruct processes and rebuild confidence under your secure advice and guidance? Are you someone who is looking for a new opportunity that offers a new challenge and variety? Do you want to work for a company that really promotes other businesses and has a fantastic reputation through the U.K.? The Company: ER Recruitment are excited to be working with our client, a fantastic and reputable organisation with offices throughout the East Midlands. Here, you'll work with a number of different SME's playing a vital role as you support them to stabilise the business and position it to grow. You'll be responsible for assisting to benefit their companies from national and global opportunities by being a combination of coach, mentor, and critical friend. Role & Responsibilities of the Business Advisor: Directly deliver independent advice and practical support to new start and established businesses, tailored to client needs. Provide intensive one-to-one support to businesses with growth potential and receive referrals from a wide range of sources and respond to leads and enquiries in a diligent and timely manner. Carry out structured diagnostics with clients, agreeing an action plan, offering advice and/or brokering in support as appropriate. Supplement referrals by proactively engaging with clients in one-to-one and group business surgeries as may be required. Utilise and update the CRM with details of engaged clients to ensure that all activity and key data are fully recorded, in accordance with agreed project protocols. Provide comprehensive support to clients interested in accessing funding including reviewing their business and any proposed project, advising on eligibility for available funding sources, coaching potential applicants to construct the business plan and structure of funding applications. Account manage clients during the lifetime of any agreed action plan. Build and maintain relationships with economic development and finance partners such as local authorities, business networks, business support providers/intermediaries attending meetings and raising awareness as appropriate. Collect intelligence and information with regard to the local economy and business advice activity and review gaps in provision for the benefit of future business support strategies. Work closely with relevant colleagues employed in partner organisations and regularly review performance against the agreed profile and expectations. Attend a range of events across the area and provide support to attendees, maximising local business-to-business networking opportunities between growing businesses. Manage performance and achieve targets set for the number of SMEs assisted, new businesses created and growth in employment. Prepare project claim paperwork accurately and submit in a timely manner. Undertake any other reasonable activities as directed by the Senior Leadership team. About You as the Business Advisor: Professional business adviser qualification, equivalent banking or accountancy qualification or equivalent continuing professional development Knowledge of the business support landscape as well as the full marketing mix, both online and offline. Knowledge of SME development issues and other business disciplines that impact on business performance. Demonstrable and tangible experience in successfully establishing action plans for SME business growth and their implementation . Experience of negotiation and offering a credible, confident and persuasive approach to business advice. Experience of working with key partners and stakeholders across all sectors to support, promote and develop economic development and business support activity. Experience of writing clear and concise narrative and performance reports. Well-developed coaching, mentoring and motivational skills. Excellent IT Skills, especially Microsoft Office and CRM systems. Be a self-starter, seek appropriate ambitious businesses through networks and targeted marketing. Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants however if you do not receive a response within seven working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you.