We are seeking two resourceful, experienced, results-driven individuals to join our enterprise team as Digital Business Advisers to help us deliver a wide range of support activities relating to the London E-Business programme to assist SMEs become more digitally aware.
Apply today and become an integral part of our dynamic and growing organisation.
Job Description
Whilst this is a Pan London programme we will be specifically working with SMEs in 5 London boroughs – Croydon, Sutton, Merton, Richmond and Kingston.
The successful candidate(s) will need to be preferably educated to a degree level/SFEDI qualified and/or can demonstrate extensive experience advising and supporting SMEs within the digital arena.
Ideally the successful applicant(s) would have experience working in the enterprise / business support and funded project environment but this is not essential. They must be able to manage their own workload and have excellent communication and networking skills.
If you are interested in applying please complete the form below and upload a copy of your full CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
These roles are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Digital Business Advisor x2
Main Purpose of Job: Delivery of the E-Business Programme
Relationships: Reporting to Project Manager / CEO
Based at/hours: Location in Croydon although some time will be spent in other boroughs
Full-time 35 hours per week (Occasional evening and weekend work may be required)
Contract: 21 months year Fixed Term (Ending 31 March 2025)
Salary: £35,000-40,000 per annum
Benefits of working with us:
* Becoming part of vibrant and active part of the Croydon business community
* Opportunity to develop the role as you see fit
* Regular team social events
* Free onsite secure parking
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Supporting the E-Business Programme to meet project milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This role provides business advice and support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located in the South London Partnership (SLP) area including the boroughs of Croydon, Sutton, Merton, Richmond and Kingston.
The business adviser will assist businesses to identify digital technology that helps them to achieve their growth goals. The business adviser will be involved at all stages of the project from undertaking outreach to recruiting SMEs; delivering talks to local business networks and organising events.
This role will support SMEs throughout the life of the project and periodically collect evidence of the positive outcomes achieved.
Deliver project outputs and milestones as shown in the delivery profile for this role:
• Meeting SMEs on a ‘one to one’ basis to complete a Diagnostic, followed with support to implement a Digital Business Plan
• Assist SMEs to identify digital technology to support their growth plans and identify skills gaps in the company; followed by referrals to the project Digital Expert and e-business skills training webinars/seminars;
• Completion of project documentation, ensuring forms are completed accurately and client signatures obtained as required
• Create content and deliver business skills webinars/seminars and taster sessions when required for the programme
• To support the overall aims and objectives of the project it may be necessary to work in one or all of the project boroughs
• Outreach to engage business networks
• Organisation and delivery of events in designated town centres
• Monthly reporting to the Project Manager/Programme Manager
• Ensure quality of business advice standards are maintained and progressed
Skills & Experience
E or D
Experience & Qualifications
Enterprise Support Level 3 Qualification or equivalent i.e. SFEDI assessment at this level D
Experience as a business adviser to SMEs for a period of 3 years or more E
Experience working on a funded projects i.e. ESF, ERDF, Greater London Authority etc D
A current working knowledge of e-business, digital marketing, social media, business planning, financial forecasting and sources of finance E
Experience of delivering workshops/seminars/webinars E
Understanding of the difficulties SMEs are facing as a result of COVID19, particularly those who are already under-represented in business i.e. women, BAME and disabled entrepreneurs E
Comprehensive IT skills, understanding of current e-business practices E
Excellent communication and written skills, including presentation skills E
Good organizational and time management skills to ensure client records and service statistics are accurate and complete E
Prior industry experience in business growth and support sector D
A team player who is hardworking and capable of working on their own initiative E
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Willingness and ability to travel in Croydon, Sutton, Merton, Richmond or Kingston if required E
Willingness to work flexibly and potentially outside of normal working hours on occasion E
Commitment to successfully deliver against quality and project output targets and KPIs E
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