Social Enterprise Adviser

Department: Social Enterprise Team

Responsible to: Social Enterprise Manager

Salary: £31,000.00 to £35,000.00 (pro rata) + benefits including, pension, healthcare, cycle scheme, flexible working plus café and free on-site parking. Full or part time will be considered.

We are looking to supplement the team and recruit a full time* Social Enterprise Adviser to support the team with the delivery of this fixed term project through to March 2025.

(*Part Time applicants will be considered)

The North East BIC has an experienced team of social enterprise professionals who have established themselves as regional leads in this sector.  Working with funding partners we are  delivering a series of UKSPF packages of support for aspiring and established social entrepreneurs in the region.

Main Purpose of Job:

• To promote, develop and support social enterprises and co-operatives
• To provide business start-up and SME support to social entrepreneurs, at all stages of their enterprise journey
• To ensure clients have access to the most appropriate support, receive a quality service of expert advice and guidance, whilst managing their expectations
• To help identify funding and investment opportunities with the growth and development of social enterprises
• To promote all programmes and encourage network of referral partners e.g., Co-ops UK, Social Enterprise UK, Locality, Social Enterprise Funders (Lottery, UnLtd etc), Social Investors (Co-op and Community finance etc), Local and National Government Voluntary, Public and Community organisations
• To follow processes and systems per project for audit, compliance and claims as advised by the Administration and Project Management Team
• To undertake development and delivery of workshops with Advisers/Trainers    
• To lead on and support events and programmes such as Connecting 4 Good
• To identify and produce case studies and PR stories per programme, worded to programme specifications
• Be responsive to data requirements and supply within timescales

Desirable/Key Skills/Qualifications

Essential

• Enthusiastic and committed to build the Social Economy
• Social Enterprise business start-up and SME support / business growth experience
• Be able to motivate and support individuals

Desirable

• Project Management
• Knowledge of regional networks
• Knowledge of the region and client needs
• Good organisational skills and ICT competent
• Be able to adapt Communication to suit every scenario
• Contract production and management
• Good listener/impartial observer in service delivery
• Good time management skills
• Team Player
• Approachable and empathy with clients
• Able to react to changing marketplace and demand

For further details of the vacancy or to send a CV and covering letter please email:

Jacqui.danks@ne-bic.co.uk

Deadline for completed applications: 2^nd August 2024