Job Description
Business Development Manager - local authority tenders Hybrid role - Preston The Client Operating across the North of England to help people regain control of their lives, providing hope and a sense of purpose, through the provision of Carers, Advocacy, Wellbeing, Counselling and Volunteering Services. Role We seek a passionate and driven business development specialist to expand the organisation’s reach through local authority tenders and grant applications. You will play a pivotal role in identifying funding opportunities, developing tender preparation strategies, and overseeing quality tender submissions. You will understand the need for high-quality local intelligence and know how to gather information from academic research and local stakeholder engagement. You will foster partnerships both inside and outside of the organisation. Experience • A minimum of 3 years experience in a Business Development role/or equivalent. • Experience leading the tendering process, from managing tender portals through submission and handing over to the implementation team. • An understanding of competitive tendering and experience producing competitive tenders across a range of formats/styles • Experience managing tight timescales and progressing multiple tenders simultaneously. • Experience gathering intelligence from a range of sources and applying it to the local tender Other Circumstances • To have use of a private vehicle and be able to travel. • Flexible and able to undertake duties outside the hours Monday - Friday, 9am – 5pm. Benefits • 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional days for length of service. • An extra day off for your birthday! • Maximum 37-hour week • 5% Employer Pension Contribution, 3% Employee Pension Contribution • Employee Assistance Programme - around the clock access via telephone, email and online, this is a free, independent resource to help you balance your work, family and personal life • Westfield Mosaic Health Plan, which enables you to be reimbursed for a range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy treatments, wellbeing and alternative therapy treatments • Death in service benefit • Bereavement Counselling • Probate Helpline • Family Friendly Policies • Monthly Employee Award • Buying and selling annual leave • 3 hours off for Christmas shopping • Learning and Development Opportunities • Dynamic, innovative, fun organisation