Business Development and Communications Coordinator

UKundwork London; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Hebburn is looking for a Business Development and Communications Coordinator. The role involves supporting business development activities, preparing funding proposals, and enhancing the organization's profile across communities. Ideal candidates will have strong business acumen and experience with funding and communications. This position offers a part-time commitment of 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Motivated and experienced individual with sound business acumen.
• Experience in preparing funding bids, tenders, grants, and proposals.
• Ability to monitor and report on impact.

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities and funding submissions.
• Monitor opportunities and disseminate information internally.
• Raise the profile of Groundwork across communities and stakeholders.

Skills

Business acumen

Experience in funding proposals

Communication skills

Social media management

Job description

Role:

Business Development and Communications Coordinator

Hours:

30 hours per week; may include weekend and evening work as required. Standard terms and conditions apply.

Location:

South and North Tyneside.

Job Summary:

Groundwork South and North Tyneside has been Changing Places and Changing Lives for over 30 years through a variety of environmental, learning, health, and skills programmes: SOUTH & NORTH TYNESIDE – Groundwork.

We are a fast-paced and diverse charity with an excellent track record in partnership working and high-quality delivery.

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, awarded by the Employment Service.

The successful post holder will be a motivated and experienced individual with sound business acumen to further develop our operational programmes. The post holder will support essential business development activities and the preparation and submission of a range of funding opportunities including bids, tenders, grants, and proposals. The post holder will monitor and disseminate opportunities internally, report on the Trust’s success through impact monitoring, and work with colleagues across the Trust to ensure press and social media presence, raising the profile of Groundwork across communities, with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to a DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Groundwork SaNT believes that a child, young person, or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to keep them safe. We are committed to practicing in a way that protects them.

Instructions for Applicants:

To apply, please carefully read the role description and person specification, complete the application form, declaration of convictions, and equal opportunities forms, and email them all to [e-mail].

Please note, we cannot accept CVs in place of completed forms, and hard-copy applications will not be reviewed. If you have any accessibility requirements that need to be discussed further, then please contact [e-mail] or call 0191 428 1144. Only successful applicants will be contacted to confirm interview dates and times; no feedback will be given on unsuccessful applications.