Business Advisor - Lisburn, United Kingdom - Happy Jobs NI

Happy Jobs NI

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Lisburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We're looking for a Business Advisor to work for our client.

HappyJobsNI are delighted to be working alongside Lisburn Enterprise Organisation in their search for a highly motivated individual to join their team at this exciting time.

Lisburn Enterprise Organisation Ltd (LEO) is an independent, not for profit organisation offering business support in the form of advice, guidance and training to pre-start, start up and existing entrepreneurs.

As a leading enterprise agency, LEO provides premises, conference facilities, administrative support and virtual office services.

LEO's focus is not only on business creation but also business development at both a strategic and operational level.

If you can demonstrate experience of working alongside new and developing businesses, providing support and advice then you could be perfect for our client and we'd love to see your CV

The Role:

Responsibilities:

Provide a professional business advice service to clients interested in starting or growing their business
Prepare business plans, including financial projections, for new and established businesses
Maintain a portfolio of client businesses and proactively develop relationships with businesses and individuals
Deliver business startup and business development support services, to include pre enterprise initiatives, outreach programmes and other initiatives run by Lisburn Enterprise Organisation.

These currently include, but are not restricted to:
Exploring Enterprise, Go for It Start Up Programme and MY Adviser

Ensure that programmes are delivered within agreed budgets and output targets attained
Design & delivery of training workshops and seminars
Event planning and management
Maintain and update various websites and deploy other social media tools for marketing purposes
Any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Chief Executive to contribute to the effective functioning of LEO
Requirements:

We are looking to recruit a skilled Business Adviser to work with new and developing businesses. The role will involve working in a small team environment, so good communication skills and "can-do" attitudes are essential. This role would suit an individual who is ambitious, confident and motivated to deliver the highest level of service to clients

Relevant degree level qualification preferably Marketing, Business or finance related OR degree qualification and relevant experience in business/industry
Minimum two years' experience in a role providing business advice to businesses at startup and earlystage development within the last three years of your career.
Experience in the design and delivery of training and/or development programmes for new and existing businesses
Ideally have experience delivering business planning mentoring to a wide range of business sectors
Ideally have a Membership of the Institute of Business Consulting or other relevant body
Experience of CRM as well as experience of content management software and social media platform management
Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including excel, outlook and word
Superb written and verbal communication skills
You will need to be forward thinking
Excellent facetoface and telephone manners
The Package:

A salary package of £28,000 - £30,000 is on offer for this role

Benefits Include:

Competitive holiday allowance
6% contributory pension scheme
Free parking onsiteThink that this Business Advisor role is the perfect job for you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

You could be right for this Business Advisor position if you've previously worked as any of the following:
Business Coach, Business Manager, Business Mentor, Business Consultant or as a Business Development Advisor.