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Business Advisor – Startup Loans

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Full-time

Salary/Rate: £26,000 – £30,000/annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Have phone conversations with potential start-up business customers who have enquired about our government-backed start-up loan scheme
• Explain the loan application process in detail and coach applicants on what documents and information they will need to submit
• Assist clients with developing thorough business plans, financial forecasts, and other supporting documents required as part of the application
• Analyse applicants’ business proposals and plans to conduct due diligence as per company credit policy guidelines
• Prepare written recommendations and reports on loan applicants for the Credit Assessor to evaluate
• Follow up with applicants to request any missing documentation and information needed before submitting their full application
• Attend networking and entrepreneur events to promote our Start-Up Loans and connect with the start-up community
• Develop relationships with local business support organisations who can refer start-up loan leads
• Continually expand product knowledge of the different government-backed business lending programmes
• Accurately input and update customer details using our CRM system, Atlas portal and Office 365 programmes
• Prepare weekly status reports on application pipeline and conversion rates
• Achieve monthly targets for new start-up business loan applications submitted
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the application process, answering all applicant queries in a clear, patient and prompt manner
• Signpost customers to relevant external organisations

Additional pay: 

• Bonus scheme 
• Performance bonus 
• Quarterly bonus 

Benefits: 

• Company pension 
• On-site parking 
• Employee discounts 

Schedule: 

• Monday to Friday 
• Work Location: In person 

Please send your CV to ddavis@first-enterprise.co.uk.

Investment Manager – Business Loans

Location: East Midlands or East of England

Job Type: Full-time 

Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £38,000/annum

This role is for Investment Managers to cover the East of England or the East Midlands. Substantial travel in the region is required.

First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans (FE-EL) is a Not-for-Profit organisation that addresses economic regeneration by providing loans and business support to Small to Medium sized businesses that are unable to raise finance from traditional mainstream sources.

Our government-backed loans and related services help to strengthen enterprises, create employment, and contribute to the economic revitalisation of the communities we serve. Over the past 30 years, we’ve provided over £46m of loans to 3593 businesses, creating 3238 new jobs and helped 1556 entrepreneurs start up their own business.

As part of our ongoing growth strategy, an opportunity has arisen for a Relationship Manager based in our Nottingham office, with travel across the East and Southeast Midlands region.

Main Duties 

• Explain the loan application process in detail and coach applicants on what documents and information they will need to submit 
• Assist clients with developing thorough business plans, financial forecasts, and other supporting documents required as part of the application 
• Analyse applicants’ business proposals and plans to conduct due diligence as per company credit policy guidelines 
• Prepare written recommendations and reports on loan applicants for the Credit Assessor to evaluate 
• Follow up with applicants to request any missing documentation and information needed before submitting their full application 
• Developing relationships with prospective small business customers and sourcing new lending opportunities 
• Conducting meetings with potential borrowers to understand their financing needs and promote our lending solutions 
• Preparing and delivering sales presentations to small business owners 
• Overseeing the client onboarding process including loan applications and securing required documentation 
• Managing an ongoing portfolio of small business lending clients, maintaining frequent contact and maximising repeat lending opportunities 
• Finding and nurturing relationships with introducers such as loan brokers who can refer small business clients 
• Attending networking events to connect with the local small business community 
• Signpost customers to relevant external organisations 
• The role is targeted, and Investment Managers will be expected to achieve a minimum amount of loan approvals per month. A quarterly bonus is paid upon achieving approval targets. 

Skills and Abilities

• Analysis of business proposals. 
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills 
• Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately. 
• Ability to build relationships. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Excel 

Additional pay

• Bonus scheme 
• Performance bonus 
• Quarterly bonus 

Benefits

• Company pension 
• On-site parking 
• Employee discounts  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday 

Please send your CV to ddavis@first-enterprise.co.uk.

Business Development Manager

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract – Contract length: 24 months 

Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £38,000/annum

First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans (FE-EL) is a Not-for-Profit organisation that addresses economic regeneration by providing loans and business support to Small to Medium sized businesses that are unable to raise finance from traditional mainstream sources. Our government-backed loans and related services help to strengthen enterprises, create employment, and contribute to the economic revitalisation of the communities we serve. Over the past 30 years, we’ve provided over £46m of loans to 3593 businesses, creating 3238 new jobs and helped 1556 entrepreneurs start up their own business. 

As part of our ongoing growth strategy, an opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Manager based in our Nottingham office, with travel across the East and Southeast Midlands region. 

Main Duties

• Develop and implement business development strategies to attract new clients and expand the company’s market presence. 
• Work closely with the marketing and sales team to create and execute marketing campaigns that promote our lending solutions and services. 
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and market research. 
• Conduct meetings with potential clients to understand their financing needs and promote our lending solutions. 
• Find and nurture relationships with introducers such as loan brokers who can refer small business clients. 
• Attend networking events to connect with the local small business community. 
• Signpost customers to relevant external organisations. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven business development or sales experience, preferably in the financial services sector. 
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills. 
• Capacity to learn quickly and execute accurately. 
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with the marketing team. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Excel. 

Additional pay 

• Bonus scheme 
• Performance bonus 
• Quarterly bonus 

Benefits

• Company pension 
• On-site parking 
• Employee discounts 

Schedule: 

•  Monday to Friday 

Please send your CV to ddavis@first-enterprise.co.uk.