ERDF Project Consultancy brief: Digital Marketing
Background
Capital Accelerator Programme is a Mayor of London ERDF funded initiative led and managed by Capital Enterprise and UCL Advances that aims to provide additional new resources, expertise and know-how to both expand and enhance the provision of business support available in London to potential scalable and investable businesses in the Digital, Science and Technology sectors.
Starting in January 2014 and running until June 2015 this programme aims to help 626 London based SMEs with high growth potential to receive intensive advice and practical support that will enable at least 160 of them to raise collectively over £8m of investment funding from business angels and early stage venture capitalist and thereby enable these SME’s to create a minimum 234 new jobs in London.
To deliver a programme of interventions and activities the CAP has assembled a partnership comprising of the leading players in London that support early stage entrepreneurs in the Digital, Science and Technology sectors, this includes the Fast Forward London.
Fast Forward London is an initiative supported by the UK accelerator community. It provides much needed support for carefully selected startups at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, culminating in support (and selection) from accelerators directly, and access to funding from equity providers (SEIS funds, Crowdfunding) and non equity finance (Startup Loan Company, Technology Strategy Board).
Contract Information
This contract will be procured and managed by Capital Enterprise
Capital Enterprise is the membership body for deliverers of enterprise support services in London. It facilitates entrepreneurship via its 60+ (current) member organisations and through the development of new and innovative pan-London programmes.
Capital Enterprise on behalf of Fast Forward London is seeking a digital marketing support contractor, to assist with web build and management, and social media activity for the Fast Forward London Accelerator programme.
With specific startup experience, you will be required to build a great website for the programme, build links with the startup ecosystem and ensure strong social media presence.
Applicant Description
You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in web build projects, digital marketing and project management. You should also ideally have previous experience of working with startups and accelerators.
The work is on a project basis, with time commitment as needed, ideally within a fixed fee.
Tasks and responsibilities
Tasks will include web build, concept development, wireframes, use of Content Management System, training to Fast Forward staff as needed, social media support.
Value
We welcome your quote for this work.
Process and timescales
Candidates must respond to this consultancy brief by emailing Carly Lloyd (carly@capitalenterprise.org) with a quote and a detailed response to demonstrate your skills and attributes required for this role as well as a copy of your CV.
Timescales
The contract will from June 2014 – Sept 2014
