A North East business support group is creating a number of new jobs as it expands its work in different parts of the 海角视频.
Durham-based UMi, formerly known as BE Group, is advertising for new jobs in the North East and Yorkshire, as well as adviser roles in Glasgow, the North West, West Midlands and the South East. It comes as the employee-owned company launches a series of new business support and advice services around the country.
The recruitment drive includes the company’s expansion of its Get Funding service, which serves as a ‘one-stop-shop’ for businesses seeking financial resources to foster innovation and growth, and new programmes aimed at assisting businesses in adopting digital technologies. Available positions include business funding executives, funding advisers and business advisers with expertise in digital transformation.
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Since 2007, UMi has supported business owners in accessing more than £325m through grants and loans, attracting more than £640m in private sector capital via its programmes. The Journal worked with UMi and accountancy group UNW on the Let’s Grow programme, which helped small and medium-sized firms get access to funding from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund.
UMi chief executive Nicki Clark said: “We are pleased to be hiring across our business as we continue to increase our 海角视频 footprint. As the need for tailored funding solutions and digital technology adoption rises among businesses, we look forward to leveraging our expertise to make a real difference in this sector.
“To maintain our high standards of quality and responsiveness, and to continue supporting innovation and business growth nationwide, we are on the lookout for skilled business advisers, funding experts, and executives to join our team. It is a really exciting period for UMi, so if you are passionate about funding and business support, we would encourage you to connect with us and find out more.”
She added: “Since launching Get Funding earlier this year, we have enabled hundreds of businesses nationwide to navigate funding challenges, providing expert guidance and bespoke one-to-one support. This holistic approach to providing funding aligns commercial finance, grants, and investment expertise with each client’s requirements, allowing for informed decision-making and tailored funding solutions for each and every business.
“Our investment in building our physical presence across key regions of the 海角视频 will allow us to better serve businesses accessing our services. As our team grows and our reputation spreads, we anticipate an increase in the number of businesses benefiting from our financial support over the coming year.”