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Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Equinox Commercial Finance was founded in 2019 with the goal of providing UK SMEs with alternative sources of finance, offering funding options from £5k to £50m. Our company philosophy is to offer flexibility and to minimise complexity when sourcing the finance opportunities that companies need to grow. We can access a wide range of available credit facilities, sourced from our established network of over 250 Partner Lenders, ranging from High Street banks to niche markets. This allows us to provide fast, flexible and transparent solutions to your business finance needs.

Thornton-Le-Moor, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Undertaking a broad role in a privately owned RICS accredited property development company. Responsible for core activities within the development process including initial asset identification and assessment, negotiation, planning, legal requirements and funding through to project completion. Management of development projects via effective leadership of diverse professional teams to deliver time, cost, and quality parameters. Established in 2009 Orchard North’s principal focus is to identify sustainable residential development opportunities within North Yorkshire and the North East Region.

Responsible for the fashion buying operation of a leading independent department store, controlling an annual turnover of £4.5 million with full P&L responsibility. Direct responsibility for Strategy, Buying and Merchandising, Budgetary Control, Concession Agreements and Marketing Initiatives.

Responsible for a department with an annual turnover of £1.3 million. Direct responsibility for Sales, Customer Service, Range Planning and Control, Merchandising, and Administrative procedures. Included the management, training and development of 10 staff.

Master Of Science (Msc), Property Development, Merit

The MSc Property Development aims to provide a greater understanding of the development process, and correspondingly adds depth.

Certified Practiotner In Specialist Property Finance

Mba, Retailing

The MBA in Retailing is offered by the Institute for Retail Studies (IRS), based in the Department of Marketing. The IRS has.

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