Business Development Lead

Birmingham Mind; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health charity in Birmingham is seeking a Business Development Lead to support income generation strategies, manage partnerships, and drive new funding opportunities. Ideal candidates will have expertise in business development and a passion for mental health. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on mental health services in the community.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in business development, bid or grant writing, or contract management.
• Driven to make a real difference in mental health and have experience securing new funding.

Responsibilities

• Support income generation strategies for the charity.
• Attend external events to grow partnership opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Business development

Grant writing

Partnership building

Job description

You will play a key part in our Business Development Department, supporting the Director of Business Development to write high-quality bids, manage re‑tenders, develop business cases and drive new income opportunities. You will lead on Trusts and Grants Fundraising, build partnerships across the NHS and voluntary sector, and help shape innovative service models for Birmingham Mind. Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and manage relationships with funders, commissioners, and partners in the voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Support income generation strategies for the charity, including fundraising and training as well as developing business cases for new projects.
• Attend external events to grow partnership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bring energy, initiative, and a sharp eye for detail to everything you do.
• At least two years' experience in business development, bid or grant writing, or contract management.
• Know how to get results.
• Care deeply about making a difference in mental health and enjoy working alongside others to create positive change.
• Driven to make a real difference in mental health and have experience securing new funding in the voluntary sector.

Join us at Birmingham Mind – the city's leading independent mental health charity – as our new Business Development Lead and help us shape the future of our services.