Are you self‑motivated, have a passion for business and want to help aspiring founders bring their business dreams to life?
As we look to support even more founders at greater scale, we’re searching for a Business Advisor on a fixed‑term contract, to support founders through every step of the Start‑Up Loan application journey.
Tell me more
* 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 the right founders are supported through their start‑up journey in a reasonable timeframe and are kept motivated to proceed. On occasion, some founders will not be right for funding, and a crucial element of the role is identifying these founders and ensuring any decisions are communicated promptly and in a supportive manner.
* Strong organisation and time management skills, manage own working week to ensure effective support of caseload of founders.
* Keep our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform updated with interactions and documentation received.
* Maintain all quality procedures relating to client files and records, inline with our requirements.
What you’ll need
* 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 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.
The extra details
Role type: Contract (until 31st March 2027)
Location: Your home space + our London HQ (approx. once per month)
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 plus bonus
Working hours: Full time – We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Diverse benefits package includes unlimited leave, a learning budget, top‑notch health care, family support, a pension plan, electric vehicles, flexible volunteering and other perks.
Closing date: 16 April 2026
We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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