A growth opportunity for commercial leaders Run your own fully operational insurance business with renewal rates of 95% Six-figure income potential with further earnings growth and no capital investment required Strategic leadership opportunity with a focus on growing a commercial client portfolio Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
A growth opportunity for commercial leaders Run your own fully operational insurance business with renewal rates of 95% Six-figure income potential with further earnings growth and no capital investment required Strategic leadership opportunity with a focus on growing a commercial client portfolio Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual click apply for full job details
A growth opportunity for commercial leaders Run your own fully operational insurance business with renewal rates of 95% Six-figure income potential with further earnings growth and no capital investment required Strategic leadership opportunity with a focus on growing a commercial client portfolio Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual. At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. From this respected platform we're now leveraging our heritage and expertise to protect a wider portfolio of non-farming commercial clients, from large £multi-million Corporates through to SME's and sole traders. As Senior Partner in the Inverness and Elgin NFU Mutual Agency, you'll be the strategic figurehead needed to steer this business to new heights. You'll be key to expanding the agency beyond its core farming portfolio to secure a future as a leading farming and commercial insurance provider across the region. For more complex or unusual requirements, you'll have the support of the NFU Mutual Wholesale Broking and Outplacement team, who'll go out to the wider insurance markets to create bespoke insurance solutions for new and existing clients. This is a self-employed opportunity that comes with a loyal client base with renewal rates of over 95%; prospects of significant and sustained new business growth; plus, the support and backing of one of the UK's most trusted insurers. Your experience as a strategic leader This is a 360-degree leadership opportunity, one that requires strategic sales leadership, not necessarily from the Insurance or Financial Services industry, although that would be highly beneficial. You'll also need: Experience of developing and delivering an ambitious commercial growth strategy Experience of building, leading and inspiring teams, to drive towards a common goal Commercial flair with local/regional business awareness across industry A customer ethos that places new and existing clients at the heart of the business. In addition to your business leadership skills, a personal interest in rural affairs or the local farming community will help your credibility further, given the core nature of the agency's business. It will also help with your additional role as Group Secretary for the National Farming Union, Scotland. Group Secretary, NFU Scotland (NFUS) One of the other aspects of this opportunity is being appointed NFUS Group Secretary. With support from the two existing Group Secretary partners in the Inverness and Elgin agency, you'll be the collective voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFUS, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you're supporting the needs of the farming community and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency. Rewards and support As a self-employed Senior Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, as Senior Partner of the Inverness and Elgin NFU Mutual agency you'll benefit from: A sizeable and ready-made renewal book, with projected earnings in your first year potentially reaching six-figures. Future earnings growth potential thanks to the agency's high growth prospects in commercial insurance. Your drive, ambition and vision are the only limits to your future earning potential. Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it's your business to run, you'll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more. Apply now This is a 'best of both worlds' opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
A growth opportunity for commercial leaders Run your own fully operational insurance business with renewal rates of 95% Six-figure income potential with further earnings growth and no capital investment required Strategic leadership opportunity with a focus on growing a commercial client portfolio Create bespoke insurance solutions with the support of NFU Mutual. At NFU Mutual, we've built our reputation on, and succeeded in, the agricultural sector. From this respected platform we're now leveraging our heritage and expertise to protect a wider portfolio of non-farming commercial clients, from large £multi-million Corporates through to SME's and sole traders. As Senior Partner in the Inverness and Elgin NFU Mutual Agency, you'll be the strategic figurehead needed to steer this business to new heights. You'll be key to expanding the agency beyond its core farming portfolio to secure a future as a leading farming and commercial insurance provider across the region. For more complex or unusual requirements, you'll have the support of the NFU Mutual Wholesale Broking and Outplacement team, who'll go out to the wider insurance markets to create bespoke insurance solutions for new and existing clients. This is a self-employed opportunity that comes with a loyal client base with renewal rates of over 95%; prospects of significant and sustained new business growth; plus, the support and backing of one of the UK's most trusted insurers. Your experience as a strategic leader This is a 360-degree leadership opportunity, one that requires strategic sales leadership, not necessarily from the Insurance or Financial Services industry, although that would be highly beneficial. You'll also need: Experience of developing and delivering an ambitious commercial growth strategy Experience of building, leading and inspiring teams, to drive towards a common goal Commercial flair with local/regional business awareness across industry A customer ethos that places new and existing clients at the heart of the business. In addition to your business leadership skills, a personal interest in rural affairs or the local farming community will help your credibility further, given the core nature of the agency's business. It will also help with your additional role as Group Secretary for the National Farming Union, Scotland. Group Secretary, NFU Scotland (NFUS) One of the other aspects of this opportunity is being appointed NFUS Group Secretary. With support from the two existing Group Secretary partners in the Inverness and Elgin agency, you'll be the collective voice of the Union, bringing the agriculture community together and sharing best-practice and policy updates. With full backing from the NFUS, you'll have access to expert advice and specialist support on everything from policy and increasing membership numbers to marketing and media. In this role you're supporting the needs of the farming community and opening doors to future business opportunities for your agency. Rewards and support As a self-employed Senior Partner and Agent of NFU Mutual, your earnings are based on the performance of the agency. However, this is a self-employed opportunity with a difference. Unlike most business ventures which demand start-up funding or venture buy-ins, our model requires zero upfront capital investment. In addition, as Senior Partner of the Inverness and Elgin NFU Mutual agency you'll benefit from: A sizeable and ready-made renewal book, with projected earnings in your first year potentially reaching six-figures. Future earnings growth potential thanks to the agency's high growth prospects in commercial insurance. Your drive, ambition and vision are the only limits to your future earning potential. Our commitment to set you up for success and help you along the way too. Whilst it's your business to run, you'll have access to a host of NFU Mutual support services including sales, marketing, financial planning and so much more. Apply now This is a 'best of both worlds' opportunity, balancing the flexibility of self-employment with the backing of an already successful team and NFU Mutual, a hugely respected insurance business. If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as early as possible as we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world's leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have raised $800mm follow-on funding from a roster of notable investors. Our Studio partners with entrepreneurs on day one, developing new ideas, technologies and business models into high growth companies. Together with Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good, we're now creating ventures that deliver social impact by means of venture-backable scale. We're looking for an experienced operator with entrepreneurial ambitions to take a new concept created and validated by our Venture Design team into the Build Phase. You will lead the venture as Founder & CEO with our investment and the full backing of Founders Factory. The Problem: What we eat - its price, availability and nutritional value - is a product of the farming system that creates it. Our farming system is broken. 'Conventional' farming practices, such as the intensive use of agrochemicals, are driving negative outcomes for both our health and the environment. There is a growing movement to transition towards regenerative farming practices that protect nature, improve health, fight climate change and build national food security. 72% of UK farmers are looking to use, or being pushed by retailers, regulation and rising costs, to use some regenerative techniques. But there are major barriers to transition to regen ag: 1 - Capital: Requires upfront capital (working and infrastructure) to manage the 3-5 yrs transition but traditional loans not appropriate. 2 - Knowledge: Farmers need support in knowing how to transition from conventional farming to regenerative practices. Data sits at the core of regen farming, but currently exists in a siloed and analogue format. Farmers monitor soil health to understand fertility, crop rotations and to maximise yields. These data sets correlate with the data sets used for credits, financing and evidencing provenance. By digitising the data we can reduce the admin burden for farmers and unlock new revenue streams by selling nature credits to organisations looking to offset their environmental impact. Ultimately making farming more profitable in the long run whilst having a positive impact on health and the environment. The Solution: RE:GENO - the data management tool that finances the transition to regen Re:geno is an app that organises your farming data and financially rewards you for regenerative farming practices. - Centralising all your farm data into one dashboard. - Use that data to: - Sell 'Nature Credits' e.g. carbon credits - Secure a business loan - Communicate progress with investors/ buyers - Access expert guidance on regenerative practices - Monitoring and verification support - Flexible approach: go field-by-field Why Now? - Post-Brexit agriculture policies focus on sustainability - On the cusp of new, high growth biodiversity credits market - Regenerative agriculture is a moving train Read the full Re:geno deck here What we're offering A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale and make an impact with you as majority equity owner £500k total investment in cash and services to help you build your venture - including the founder stipend, specialist resource and infrastructure budget of £89,000 A validated concept and intellectual property TEAM! - A studio squad lead and full time venture builder, as well as support from the wider FF team, including leadership, mentorship, and network access Experienced fundraisers supporting you in shaping your narrative and helping you unlock access to future sources of capital Unparalleled access to our corporate partners and wider network (for life!): Senior level access to Nesta, the UK innovation agency shaping policy and the market environment your venture will operate in This partnership will deliver a significant unfair advantage to Re:genoAccess to Founder Factory's experts in AgTech and Climate such as Dr. Micol Chiesa Churchill Office space, co-located with other companies and our team What you'll bring Credibility in farming community (you're not an outsider), and in particular nature friendly farming Knowledge of farmer workflows and priorities, in particular understanding food supply chain and retailer / farmer interactions, impact of sustainability targets and regulation on farmers Background in agtech software (ideally you've worked on natural capital or carbon credits exchange) OR background in a financial/insurance product OR data product for farmers Deep interest in sustainable farming, soil health, biodiversity, nature credits Commercially savvy operator - you can prioritise the right features to drive most value Risk appetite - you've directly been involved in building something from the ground up Grit - you can showcase how you've overcome difficult hurdles in your life Commitment to building a mission driven venture with a diverse team & inclusive culture Coachability - you have strong opinions, loosely held Note - We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. If your background and application meets our criteria, we will be in touch to schedule an intro call.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Founders Factory builds and funds startups together with exceptional entrepreneurs and the world's leading companies. Created by IPO-exited founders, we offer founders capital, operational support from a team of hands-on experts, and unrivalled access to a coalition of industry-leading corporate partners. Since 2015, our 300+ portfolio companies have raised $800mm follow-on funding from a roster of notable investors. Our Studio partners with entrepreneurs on day one, developing new ideas, technologies and business models into high growth companies. Together with Nesta, the UK's innovation agency for social good, we're now creating ventures that deliver social impact by means of venture-backable scale. We're looking for an experienced operator with entrepreneurial ambitions to take a new concept created and validated by our Venture Design team into the Build Phase. You will lead the venture as Founder & CEO with our investment and the full backing of Founders Factory. The Problem: What we eat - its price, availability and nutritional value - is a product of the farming system that creates it. Our farming system is broken. 'Conventional' farming practices, such as the intensive use of agrochemicals, are driving negative outcomes for both our health and the environment. There is a growing movement to transition towards regenerative farming practices that protect nature, improve health, fight climate change and build national food security. 72% of UK farmers are looking to use, or being pushed by retailers, regulation and rising costs, to use some regenerative techniques. But there are major barriers to transition to regen ag: 1 - Capital: Requires upfront capital (working and infrastructure) to manage the 3-5 yrs transition but traditional loans not appropriate. 2 - Knowledge: Farmers need support in knowing how to transition from conventional farming to regenerative practices. Data sits at the core of regen farming, but currently exists in a siloed and analogue format. Farmers monitor soil health to understand fertility, crop rotations and to maximise yields. These data sets correlate with the data sets used for credits, financing and evidencing provenance. By digitising the data we can reduce the admin burden for farmers and unlock new revenue streams by selling nature credits to organisations looking to offset their environmental impact. Ultimately making farming more profitable in the long run whilst having a positive impact on health and the environment. The Solution: RE:GENO - the data management tool that finances the transition to regen Re:geno is an app that organises your farming data and financially rewards you for regenerative farming practices. - Centralising all your farm data into one dashboard. - Use that data to: - Sell 'Nature Credits' e.g. carbon credits - Secure a business loan - Communicate progress with investors/ buyers - Access expert guidance on regenerative practices - Monitoring and verification support - Flexible approach: go field-by-field Why Now? - Post-Brexit agriculture policies focus on sustainability - On the cusp of new, high growth biodiversity credits market - Regenerative agriculture is a moving train Read the full Re:geno deck here What we're offering A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale and make an impact with you as majority equity owner £500k total investment in cash and services to help you build your venture - including the founder stipend, specialist resource and infrastructure budget of £89,000 A validated concept and intellectual property TEAM! - A studio squad lead and full time venture builder, as well as support from the wider FF team, including leadership, mentorship, and network access Experienced fundraisers supporting you in shaping your narrative and helping you unlock access to future sources of capital Unparalleled access to our corporate partners and wider network (for life!): Senior level access to Nesta, the UK innovation agency shaping policy and the market environment your venture will operate in This partnership will deliver a significant unfair advantage to Re:genoAccess to Founder Factory's experts in AgTech and Climate such as Dr. Micol Chiesa Churchill Office space, co-located with other companies and our team What you'll bring Credibility in farming community (you're not an outsider), and in particular nature friendly farming Knowledge of farmer workflows and priorities, in particular understanding food supply chain and retailer / farmer interactions, impact of sustainability targets and regulation on farmers Background in agtech software (ideally you've worked on natural capital or carbon credits exchange) OR background in a financial/insurance product OR data product for farmers Deep interest in sustainable farming, soil health, biodiversity, nature credits Commercially savvy operator - you can prioritise the right features to drive most value Risk appetite - you've directly been involved in building something from the ground up Grit - you can showcase how you've overcome difficult hurdles in your life Commitment to building a mission driven venture with a diverse team & inclusive culture Coachability - you have strong opinions, loosely held Note - We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. If your background and application meets our criteria, we will be in touch to schedule an intro call.