Simon Raper

Simon Raper

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  • About me

    Director - Equinox Commercial Finance - Business & Property Finance Specialist

  • Education

    • The University of Stirling

      2003 - 2005
      MBA Retailing

      The MBA in Retailing is offered by the Institute for Retail Studies (IRS), based in the Department of Marketing. The IRS has an international reputation for teaching, research and consultancy in retailing and the distributive trades.The MBA places emphasis upon individual coaching and is unique in catering specifically for the retail sector. Its modular design results in each subject being studied separately. It is a high quality programme offering a unique combination of… Show more The MBA in Retailing is offered by the Institute for Retail Studies (IRS), based in the Department of Marketing. The IRS has an international reputation for teaching, research and consultancy in retailing and the distributive trades.The MBA places emphasis upon individual coaching and is unique in catering specifically for the retail sector. Its modular design results in each subject being studied separately. It is a high quality programme offering a unique combination of general management skills and retail-specific specialisms. Show less

    • LIBF

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      Certified Practiotner in Specialist Property Finance
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    • The Robert Gordon University

      2010 - 2013
      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 to the understanding of the broad economic and business context within which the industry operates. The course material has a strong commercial focus, a practical orientation and provides the essential knowledge and skills necessary to formulate and evaluate development proposals, and to finance and manage the development process.The course is… Show more The MSc Property Development aims to provide a greater understanding of the development process, and correspondingly adds depth to the understanding of the broad economic and business context within which the industry operates. The course material has a strong commercial focus, a practical orientation and provides the essential knowledge and skills necessary to formulate and evaluate development proposals, and to finance and manage the development process.The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. Key study topics include: Formulating the Development Proposal, Property Investment, Property Procurement and Contractual Arrangements, Economics of the Built Environment, Information Management, Design Management and Project Management Show less

  • Experience

    • Barkers Ltd

      Apr 1995 - Jan 2000
      Buyer/Manager

      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.

    • Barkers Northallerton

      Feb 2000 - Aug 2011
      Retail Buying Controller

      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.

    • Orchard North Limited

      Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
      Director

      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. Show less

    • Equinox Commercial Finance

      May 2019 - now
      Managing Director

      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. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications