Description
We enable passionate entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground and grow into the next game changing companies, and the role of the Equity Campaign Managers is to advise and coach entrepreneurs through their fundraising campaigns on the Crowdcube platform. This GBP is available asap.
COMPANY INTRODUCTION
Crowdcube is the world's leading equity crowdfunding platform. We enable everyday investors to invest alongside Europe's venture capitalists and professional investors in start-up, early stage and growth businesses; in doing so we're enabling entrepreneurs to raise the funds they need to grow their businesses.
We currently have 70 employees based in 4 different locations including Exeter (HQ), London, Cardiff and Barcelona.
We have experienced year on year growth since 2011 with over 500,000 registered investors, and over 600 British businesses successfully funded on the platform, including Brewdog, Monzo, Eden Project and many more.
We like to nurture talent and ensure members of our team develop and hone their skills through training, attending conferences, subscriptions to online courses, and participation in hackathons. We're passionate and hardworking, and we take care of our team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Role
We enable passionate entrepreneurs to get their ideas off the ground and grow into the next game changing companies, and the role of the Equity Campaign Managers is to advise and coach entrepreneurs through their fundraising campaigns on the Crowdcube platform.
Duties and Responsibilities
What you will be doing:As a Graduate Equity Campaign Manager, you will use your prioritisation and communication skills, and your attention to detail to help the team launch new equity crowdfunding campaigns on the Crowdcube platform. You'll be working closely with the other members of the Equity team as well as lawyers, compliance and marketing, and you'll learn how to craft compliant, exciting and impactful pitches and instil the skills and knowledge in your clients to maximise their chances of raising funds successfully for their business. Day to day you could be involved in:
- Managing entrepreneur support enquiries - phone, email, LiveChat
- Educating on and reviewing crowdfunding strategy
- Chasing entrepreneur pitch progress
- Prioritising work from a large and challenging pipeline
- Recommending internal and external process developments
Longer term, there are opportunities to move into a more Senior position working with more complex or more high-profile businesses with additional challenges. There could also be opportunities to move internally.
Training and Development opportunities
Who works in the organisation that the intern can learn from- you could link to LinkedIn profiles here.
You will learn on the job from different members of the team, and will work closely with Marketing, Compliance, Completions and Business Development.
Level of Support
You will meet with Michael weekly and will be supported by the rest of the team.
Other Benefits, Rewards and Recognition
This is a great opportunity to learn all about crowdfunding and what makes a successful campaign but you'll also learn a lot from the different teams you'll get to interact with, picking up skills in marketing, finance and compliance for instance.
- 20K-25K DOE +commission
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension Scheme at 4% matched
- Private Medical Scheme with AXA
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Conferences and training budget
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Childcare vouchers
- Company perks such as juices, fruit, snacks and occasional team lunches, and lunch and learns.
- Company trips and activities such as Pilates, football, cricket, BBQs, camping and more...
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
What we are looking for:You'll be able to demonstrate a logical approach to working under pressure and great communication skills. You are detail oriented, methodical and organised, so your work is accurate, but this doesn't slow you down. You tackle any new challenge with heaps of energy, you come up with new ideas and are comfortable asking questions. Don't worry if this doesn't all make sense right now, you'll be a whizz in no time.
Ideally you will:
- Have a degree in any discipline, and an interest in entrepreneurship, marketing or business.
- Have demonstrable experience of multitasking, prioritising your workload and meeting deadlines under pressure.
And demonstrate the following:
- A desire to learn, a creative mindset, willing to test and try new things.
- Being a good team player who is positive and biased to action.
- Great communication skills; a good listener with the ability to persuade and show empathy.
- Marketing knowledge or experience or an interest in the subject
- A real interest in crowdfunding, alternative finance or entrepreneurialism is a bonus
Other Requirements
Graduate of a UK university within the last 3 years
Right to work in the UK for the duration of the internship.
Closing Date:
Interview Date:
Start Date: ASAP but flexible
End Date: After an initially probationary period this role will be available on a permanent basis for the right candidate