Location: London
Contract: Fixed term for up to 12 months
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum dependant on experience
Benefits package: 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, pension scheme with 15% employer contribution, life assurance, flexible working, healthcare cash plan, group income protection, cycle to work scheme and performance related bonus.
This position is initially offered as a Fixed Term Contract for up to 12 months.
The position has the opportunity to become permanent subject to the post holder successfully completing UK Government Security Clearance.
The Role
The National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) is a joint HM Government and British Business Bank (BBB) Programme. NSSIF is akin to a corporate venturing arm for HM Government, with the objective of supporting the delivery of national security capability for HMG and the development of the UK’s dual-use technology ecosystem. This position will focus on Market and Technology Research.
You will be required to:
- Help to drive forward the NSSIF Programme and make it a success for HMG and the Bank
- Support the NSSIF team and Director in driving forward the core activities, including,
- market analysis;
- company scouting; (iii)
- managing relationships with and recruiting NSSIF Fund Managers as well as our direct investments and future investment opportunities
- Be one of a growing team of NSSIF technology scouts and analysts providing support to the NSSIF Engineering team in identifying cutting edge technology capability
You will be able to demonstrate HMG experience and experience of NSSIF’s Areas of Technology Interest and/or investment experience, as well as a solid track record and ambition to grow your experience in these fields.
You will also have experience of policy or business development in the face of uncertainty or ambiguity, and of working in a flexible cross-team environment, while maintaining clear communications with all parties
Please view the full job description here.
ABOUT US
The British Business Bank is a unique and exciting institution. Its mission is to help drive economic growth by making finance markets work better for small businesses - wherever they are in the UK and wherever they are on their business journey - enabling them to grow and prosper.
Established in 2014, it is a 100% government-owned economic development bank organised as an arm’s length body with an independent Board.
To deliver its programmes, the Bank works through more than 180 finance partners such as high street and digital banks, leasing companies, venture capital and private debt funds and fintech platforms.
Currently, we employ around 390 people, split between offices in Sheffield and London.
Please note all candidates applying for this role should have the right to work in the U.K.
