Join the Team

• Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus + great benefits (including wellbeing days, employee healthcare cash plan, and hybrid working options)
• Multiple locations available: Yorkshire, Glasgow, Northwest England, West Midlands, Southeast England
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Closing Date: Open until positions filled. 

Are you passionate about helping businesses find their best route to funding? 

At UMi, we make it easier for businesses to secure the finance they need to thrive. As a Business Funding Adviser, you’ll support our customers in identifying and accessing the most suitable finance and funding packages from the private and public sectors. 

You’ll play a crucial part in facilitating introductions to funding providers, guiding businesses through eligibility checks, application processes, and managing relationships every step of the way. Your insight and experience will make a real difference to the businesses we work with. 

What we’re looking for:

• Funding & Finance Expertise: You bring proven experience in business funding, finance, or a related field, and understand how to match clients to tailored funding options.
• Relationship Builder: Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills mean you build strong, trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Commercial Acumen: You’re confident negotiating, closing deals, and managing sales processes that benefit both clients and UMi.
• Compliance Focus: You’re diligent with FCA regulations, internal policies, and can complete due diligence on new clients.
• Independent & Collaborative: You can work independently as well as thrive in a supportive team.
• Project Management: You’re organised, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple processes. 

Desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of funding options across sectors, or experience in credit broking/commercial finance.
• A strong business development network and understanding of financial principles for funding viability checks. 

This role would be perfect for someone looking to move from: Commercial Finance Broker, Business Banking Relationship Manager, SME Lending Adviser, Account Manager in Financial Services, Leasing/Asset Finance Executive, Sales Executive (Financial Products), Corporate Finance Associate or similar. 

If you want to help businesses truly unlock their potential and join a values-led employee-owned B Corp, we’d love to hear from you.  

For full details about this opportunity, see the linked job description. 

Apply now by sending your covering letter and CV to [email protected] and become part of our dedicated team. 

Salary: Starting from £24,242 p.a.+ a range of great benefits (inc wellbeing days, employee healthcare cash plan and the ability to work hybrid)
Place of work: Navigators Point, Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you passionate about business and love providing exceptional customer service?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity that's made for you! We are looking for an experienced, customer service driven individual to join our team as a Business Support Adviser (Tier 1).

You will be the first point of contact via the telephone, email and webchat providing businesses with the information and support they need to access expert advice, find financial help, overcome a challenge or capture an emerging opportunity.

You will also schedule appointments for customers with advanced or complex enquiries with your Tier 2 colleagues.

What We're Looking For:

• Passion: Your drive for advising businesses and delivering exceptional customer service will set you apart.
• Detail-Oriented: You will have an eagle eye for detail, ensuring that every business you assist receives tailored support.
• Self-Motivated: Your self-driven approach, especially in self-development, will keep you at the forefront of your field.
• Organisational Skills: Whether working in a team or independently, your organisational prowess will ensure smooth delivery of the service.
• Analytical Abilities: You will possess a high level of analytical acumen to assess and address customer needs effectively.
• Tech-Savvy: Your excellent ICT literacy will shine through with practical experience using Microsoft Office and various digital media channels like webchat, email, and social media.
• Insight: While not mandatory, prior knowledge of government support and provision is a plus. Don't worry; we'll provide comprehensive training, leading to a Level 5 SFEDI qualification in business support.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in supporting the success of small businesses, we want to hear from you! For detailed information about the role and the skills we're looking for, please refer to the linked job description.

Apply now by sending your covering letter and CV to [email protected] to join an incredible team and a world-class employee-owned business, that as a certified B Corp, balances people, profit, and planet equally.