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CAN Mezzanine
T: 020 7250 8000
49 – 51 East Road
F: 020 7250 8005
London N1 6AH
www.can-online.org.uk
Social Business Analyst / Social Business Manager
£28,000 - £32,000 / £30,000 - £35,000
Head of Impact & Investment Strategy, CAN
9.30 – 5.30pm (Monday - Friday)
CAN Head Office, Old St, London
About CAN
CAN is a UK-registered charity trading as a social enterprise, and is leading organisation in
the social sector. Our vision is of a thriving social economy creating jobs, delivering and
innovating services and building community cohesion, underpinned by a quality-driven
and competitive social investment and intermediary market. Our mission is to help social
ventures start, scale and replicate through the provision of business support, funds and
collaborative space. We are co-founders of SEUK and UnLtd, and have a reputation for
entrepreneurialism, innovation, and longevity.
CAN’s primary activities are delivered through CAN Mezzanine and CAN Invest. CAN
Mezzanine provides high-quality, affordable serviced office space for social ventures, with
additional training, services, marketplace and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. CAN
Invest’s activities include::
 Innovative ‘niche’ social investment funds that meet the needs of the sector.
These include CAN Breakthrough (since 2006), the Community Assets Fund
(since 2012), and new funds in pipeline.
 Sector-leading social impact advisory and consultancy, to frontline social
ventures, second-tier support organisations and investment funds
 Investment readiness services for social ventures
This position sits within the CAN Invest team. Depending on the successful candidates’
experience, the role will be a social business analyst or a social business manager.
Main purpose of the job:
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Analyse the social impact of CAN’s social venture clients
o (Social Business Manager: lead on social impact projects)
Conduct due diligence on social ventures and community enterprises for
potential investment
o (Social Business Manager: develop and implement DD frameworks)
Manage CAN’s social investment funds
Support the management of CAN’s relationships with social ventures and
corporate partners
o (Social Business Manager: lead on client and partner relationships)
Support business development and growth of CAN Invest’s activities and
services
Undertake ad-hoc project work
CAN Mezzanine Ltd. No. 05976914. Charity No. 1128255
Registered in England and Wales. Registered address and correspondence as above.
CAN Mezzanine
T: 020 7250 8000
49 – 51 East Road
F: 020 7250 8005
London N1 6AH
www.can-online.org.uk
Main duties
 Deliver social impact and social investment readiness projects for CAN Invest
clients
 Project manage CAN’s social investment funds, including managing external
partners, investment panel processes, and engaging fund applicants
 Conduct business analysis and due-diligence on social enterprises and charities for
investment
 Source, analyse and prepare pipeline social ventures for CAN’s investment funds
and corporate engagement work
 Perform (excel) financial and business modelling for social investment purposes
and strategic project work
 Represent CAN and support CAN’s relationships within the social enterprise,
finance and impact sectors
 Contribute to CAN Invest and CAN’s growth through project management, quality
assurance, business development and client acquisition
 Undertake ad-hoc project work to support CAN and CAN Invest’s business
development and impact
 Support the management of advisers and consultants engaged with CAN Invest
 Provide operational support to other members of the CAN Invest and CAN Team
Essential Attributes
Experience
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Skills
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Other
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Analysing company financial data and performance for investment
Social impact measurement and/or ESG reporting *
Applying business expertise to social enterprises and not-for-profits *
Business analysis and financial modelling
High level of Microsoft Excel use
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to work in an entrepreneurial and innovative environment
Self-starter and solution-orientated attitude
Ability to work cross functionally and able to respond flexibly to CAN’s dynamic
environment
Demonstrable interest in and commitment to social enterprise
Desirable Attributes
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Investor relations and/or fund-raising experience
Experience/involvement in public service commissioning
Experience in implementing performance measurement processes
* These attributes are essential for the Social Business Manager, but only desirable for the Social
Business Analyst.
CAN Mezzanine Ltd. No. 05976914. Charity No. 1128255
Registered in England and Wales. Registered address and correspondence as above.