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Join UnLtd, the leading supporter of UK's social entrepreneurs, and drive impactful change with our new investment initiatives.
Overview
Salary £56727 - £62400
Location Hybrid - linked to one of our offices in London, Birmingham or based in NI, Scotland or Wales
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary: UnLtd is at the forefront of supporting social entrepreneurs in the UK, boasting the world's largest network for such innovation. Our goal is to unearth and nurture individuals with visionary solutions to modern-day challenges, furnishing them with the necessary support and funding to transform ideas into sustainable social change. At UnLtd, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values, ensuring our team and the leaders we support reflect the rich tapestry of society.
Role Summary:Lead UnLtd's investment initiatives, including the management of existing funds and our latest joint venture, the Growth Impact Fund with Big Issue Invest.Oversee the complete lifecycle of investments, providing pre and post-investment support to a diverse range of social purpose organisations.Guide a dedicated team and uphold a strategic partnership with Big Issue Invest to further the mission of UnLtd.
Role Requirements:Proven experience in investment fund management and portfolio oversight.Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex, strategic partnerships.A deep commitment to driving social change through enterprising solutions.
To apply, send your CV and a compelling 2-page supporting statement outlining your fit for the role, your interest in UnLtd, and the unique attributes you bring to the table. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, from Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups, LGBTQIA, and varied socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Application Process Details:
- Submit your CV and a supporting statement by midnight on Wednesday, 26th June 2024.
- Prepare for the first round of interviews, which will be conducted online via MS Teams on Tuesday, 2nd July 2024.
Learn more about UnLtd's commitment to candidates with criminal convictions and explore our extensive employment benefits at UnLtd Careers.
Who We Are UnLtd is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world. Our mission is to find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and creating lasting change.
UnLtd’s vision is a future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. To enable this, we are committed to developing an eco-system of support to make it easier for those who need help to find it.
UnLtd values diversity and is committed to inclusion and understanding intersectionality. These are more than just buzz words for us. They’re principles guiding how we build our teams, support leaders, empower social entrepreneurs and create an organisation that’s the right fit for every person.
About the Role Over the past 7 years, UnLtd have developed and built an investment offer for social purpose organisations. This has included the development and full deployment of two investment funds - UnLtd Impact Fund, and the Thrive Fund. We launched our third investment fund in partnership with Big Issue Invest in December 2022. The Growth Impact Fund is currently a £10m fund focussed on providing capital for diverse-led social purpose organisations.
Reporting into the Director of Delivery & Investment, this person would be responsible and accountable for our investment work across UnLtd. This includes the management of the previously deployed funds as well as management of UnLtd’s role in the delivery of the Growth Impact Fund, specifically the management of the pre and post investment support and the management of our portfolio of investees.
This is a significant role for UnLtd. It requires experience of working on and in an investment fund, managing a complex and ever-changing investment portfolio, as well as the ability to manage a team, and a high-level strategic partnership with Big Issue Invest.
Application Details We need to know a bit about you, your experience and what you can bring to UnLtd. You can submit a CV + supporting statement (up to 2 pages). We’d love you to tell us: About you – your skills, experience and personal qualities; Why you’re interested in the role and what you hope to get out of it. The main thing is you can demonstrate you have skills and experience (Lived or learned) that relate to what we have said we are looking for.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
Application Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 26th June 2024 First round of interviews: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 (online, via MS Teams
UnLtd is committed to offering employment opportunities for people with criminal convictions. As a result, we will only ask you about any criminal convictions at initial offer stage. Your information will be treated fairly and confidentially and will not automatically exclude you from the role that you have applied for.
Find out more about our generous range of employment benefits by clicking on the link below: https://www.unltd.org.uk/about-us/careers
