Business Advisor, Virgin
£38k
1-3 days a week in office
Investment group
Job no longer available
Investment group
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
£38k
1-3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create unique customer experiences, challenging the status quo and championing people and the planet. For five decades, in five business sectors and on five continents, its purpose is to change business for good.
Role
Who you are
- Direct experience in assessing Business Plans and Cash Flow Forecasts
- Solid business acumen
- An understanding of commercial businesses gained through either previous employment or experience of running your own business
- Previous experience within a Start Up Loans Company is desirable but not essential
- Reasonable knowledge of key aspects of business that affect the success of start-ups
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assimilate complex information, identify and prioritise key issues and assist an applicant to identify practical solutions
- Well-developed or keen to learn coaching, mentoring and motivational skills
- Solid IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, especially in MS Excel
- Ability to multi-task and manage a high volume of applicants
- Accustomed to delivering excellent results against targets and meeting deadlines
- Role type: Contract (13-14 months)
What the job involves
- Conduct initial assessments of the viability of business ideas, determining what support is needed, agree action plans and provide feedback and support to founders
- Review Business Plans and assist applicants to further develop their underlying proposition and ensure Cash Flow Forecasts are accurate and financially sound
- Evaluate applications, providing written assessments to support decisions to approve or decline, and present to our in-house Loan Panel for final decisions to be made
- Ensure that the support provided conforms to the Start Up Loans Company’s Minimum Standards and Lending Standards and any additional policies set out by Virgin Start Up
- Manage caseload effectively to ensure founders are supported through their start up journey in a reasonable time frame
- Keep our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform updated with interactions and documentation received
- Maintain all quality procedures relating to client files and records, in line with our requirements
Application process
- Closing date: 10 September 2024
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Virgin, a globally recognised and respected brand, was founded on the principle of changing business for good. The Virgin Group spans 40+ companies in sectors such as travel, health, music, telecommunications, and finance.
At the heart of the Virgin empire is Virgin Management, playing a pivotal role in nurturing and developing valuable Virgin businesses worldwide. This central hub collaborates with each Virgin company and its global teams, fostering a shared culture and purpose that unites the Virgin family.
Committed to fostering entrepreneurship, Virgin established the not-for-profit Virgin Start Up to support founders in starting, funding, and scaling businesses. Simultaneously, Virgin Unite, a non-profit foundation, assembles entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and leaders to tackle the world's toughest challenges.
Adding another dimension to its multifaceted approach is Virgin Red, the brand's rewards club designed around enhancing the lives of its members. Functioning as a universal currency, Virgin Points earned through Virgin Red can be spent across the entire Virgin Family and beyond. This rewards club, true to Virgin's style, prioritises people, ensuring that members can indulge in everyday treats or save for extraordinary adventures, further solidifying Virgin's commitment to creating positive change across various sectors.
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Company benefits
- Flexible working: What hours are you at your best? Do you thrive in the office or at home? Whatever floats your boat, we say you do you.
- Unlimited leave: Yup, you read that right. You have a life outside of work to enjoy and we know it. Feel free to put your wellbeing first and take the time you need.
- Health benefits: We offer full health benefits for you and your family, including private health insurance, top-tier dental care, 360 degree health assessments, access to a 24/7 digital GP, cycle to work schemes, fertility support and more.
Company values
- Be Human: We’re inclusive, we value diversity and are free to be our real selves at work. We trust and feel trusted. We’re kind to each other. We have fun. We’re unstoppable when we work together.
- Be Brave: We speak up for what’s right. Our passion to Change Business for Good means we take chances and embrace change to create a positive impact in the world. We’re curious, open-minded and fearless.
- Be Visionary: We dream big and innovate to stay ahead. We disrupt the status quo by working hard and smart to make things better. And we create positive impact through decisive action.
Company HQ
Paddington, London
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Leadership
Richard Branson
(Founder)Founded Virgin in 1968 and has since expanded the business into many sectors from travel to telecommunication, health to banking, and music to leisure.
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