Business Development Officer

BMC Recruitment Group Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a passionate Community Engagement Officer to develop partnerships within prisons and domestic abuse refuges. This role focuses on building relationships and promoting financial services to vulnerable individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, community outreach experience, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a salary of GBP28,860 per annum along with travel expenses and pension contributions.

Benefits

Travel expenses

Pension contributions

Supportive team environment

Meaningful development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Promote financial services and membership benefits.
• Develop marketing materials and campaigns tailored to the target audience.
• Represent the organization at meetings and events.
• Work to targets aligned with the wider business development strategy.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong relationship-building skills

Experience in community-based roles

Organised and proactive

Flexible working

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, driving engagement, and making a real difference in people s lives.

The Opportunity

This newly created position will focus on developing and nurturing partnerships within prisons and domestic abuse refuges across the North East. You ll be the face of a trusted service, helping vulnerable individuals access safe and secure money management solutions.

You ll work closely with prison and refuge personnel, local authorities, and community partners to grow awareness and engagement, ultimately expanding the organisation s reach and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in prisons and refuges
• Promote financial services and membership benefits, including mobile app usage
• Develop marketing materials and campaigns tailored to the target audience
• Represent the organisation at meetings and events, driving engagement and reputation
• Work to targets aligned with the wider business development strategy
• Travel across the North East to meet partners and attend events (expenses covered)

What We re Looking For

• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Experience in community-based roles or similar outreach work
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)

What s On Offer

• Salary of GBP28,860 per annum, potential to go permanent
• Travel expenses and pension contributions
• Supportive team environment and meaningful development opportunities
• The chance to make a tangible impact across various communities

If you re passionate about community engagement and want to be part of a mission-driven organisation, we d love to hear from you.
To apply or learn more, please get in touch directly.