Take a peek at these funding, tendering and job opportunities from Prevista, Social Investment Business and the Media Trust. In no particular order, they are as follows:
Funding Opportunity for Third Sector Organisations
The Social Investment Business is the fastest growing social investor in the UK. It manages government funds totalling over £400 million, available to third sector organisations: charities, social enterprises and community groups. In particular it has business development grants of £10,000 – £20,000 to help third sector organisations to develop feasibility studies and plans for projects that eventually can be self-financing. There will also be a handful of grants of up to £75,000 for larger projects. More information is available on the Social Investment Business website.
Tender Opportunity
Media Trust is looking for an organisation with experience of working with young people and an understanding of working in the media/creative field to evaluate their youth mentoring programme. If this description fits then please review the PDF on the Media Trust website. If you fit the sector but have no in-house experience of carrying out evaluations then let me know, for I have over 20 CVs from experienced evaluators looking for work who could partner with you to deliver this project for the MEDIA Trust.
Job Opportunity
Prevista is currently recruiting for two experienced Business Advisers (SFEDI qualified) to further develop their client base in South London. They are a Capital Enterprise member who specialise in the delivery of government funded projects and supporting enterprise across London through a range of partially and fully subsidised business support and advice. The Business Advisers salary will be between £32 – £40k per annum.
Prevista would like to hear from applicants who have strong networks in south London, a good client base and have delivered on public-funded / Government funded projects. The jobs on offer are an opportunity to work more innovatively, building partnerships with businesses interested in sustainability, access to finance and green credentials specifically in the following areas:
Environmental Management - Must specialise in environmental management and/or innovative business solutions which have a positive effect on the environment. Advising SME’s to promote and integrate innovation and best practice in environmental management and performance in areas such as waste management energy and water efficiency, procurement and adapting to climate change.
Raising Finance - The position involves assisting businesses to access and raise finance. The job demands that the advisor has a firm grasp of financial management, knowledge of different types of finance (including Venture Capital, Business Angels, Equity and Mezzanine) and procurement expertise. Ideally you will have a good track record of success in raising finance for a small business.
Successful applicants will benefit from Prevista’s corporate bonus scheme, accredited development and optional pension scheme.
If you are interested and would like to know more please forward your CV and covering letter to HR@prevista.co.uk
Freelance Opportunity
A host of Capital Enterprise members are in need of experienced business advisers to work on a freelance basis to advise individuals wishing to start a business. The day rate is not good but the work is very rewarding. So, if you are a qualified advisor or an experienced entrepreneur looking to become an advisor please send your CV to me and I will pass it on to the appropriate member.
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