What is enablement?

We do not tell people how to run their business or charity, rather, we help them test, grow and find a scalable solution. Enablement opens access to world-class training, but this is only useful when the right mindset and approach are also in place.

Why Ignite?

Ignite has an award-winning team delivering over 200 jobs for Bermuda. We are not your usual business as we have a startup culture with a clear mission to create jobs and diversity for Bermuda. 

What are we looking for?

Calm professional capable of growth in a team that cares and is in a constant learning environment.  We work hard because the Entrepreneurs and Community leaders challenge us to be better every day.

How do I apply?

Please apply via email at hello@ignitebermuda.com on or before the deadline: 31 October 2023. Include your resume and a short cover letter, no longer than 300 words. We welcome applications from suitably qualified Bermudians, Spouse of Bermudians or PRC holders.

Anything else I should know?

This opportunity will stretch you, and one of the key benefits of working with entrepreneurs and community leaders is they will challenge you to grow. 

More Details…

Ignite Bermuda is Bermuda’s privately funded business accelerator for entrepreneurs and community leaders. Ignite requires an energetic, inspiring and commercial Enabler to work with entrepreneurs, lead accelerator training, and manage the collaborative community space. Reporting to the Accelerator Executive Director and liaising with the Board and local stakeholders, you will:

• Coach and mentor the entrepreneurs, hold them accountable for their progress during the programme, and help them understand and prepare for their challenges.
• Act as a sounding board – helping them plan, focus and measure their success and failures.
• Assist in the creation and continued development of a trusted, inclusive and supportive eco-system for entrepreneurship in Bermuda.
• Support the Ignite Hub's day-to-day activities, including managing internal and external events, public presentations, and liaising with the community. 
• Deliver content with coaching and in a manner that encourages discussion.

You will have the maturity, experience and professionalism to be able to know when entrepreneurs need your hands-on approach and when to stand back and let them arrive at their own conclusions. You will be an effective communicator who is able to adapt your style and approach to different people and situations to ensure that you are getting the best out of the people you are working with. You also need to be a great presenter and be able to deliver workshops and present to individuals as well as large groups and external stakeholders.

A passion for entrepreneurship is a must, as is a can-do attitude, which you will demonstrate through your drive, enthusiasm and passion for getting the best out of both your team and the entrepreneurs within the accelerator.

Essential skills

• Highly organised person with excellent time management
• Confident, assertive and authentic
• Positive, enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Be tactful and articulate, with high levels of emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Have strong leadership skills
• Be an excellent judge of character
• Be able to act quickly and decisively
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Adaptable and flexible in mindset and behaviour
• High level of personal energy
• A self-starter, able to work using their own initiative
• Business and entrepreneurial acumen