Business Development Officer

Paddock Trust; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution (5%)

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts and workplace ISA

Job summary

Paddock Trust is seeking an experienced Business Development Officer to secure new income, build partnerships and drive growth across Kirklees. The role combines funding bids, tenders and contract opportunities with strategic stakeholder engagement and reporting to the Chief Executive.

Working 22.5 hours over three days from The Media Centre, Huddersfield, the post offers hybrid working, occasional travel across Kirklees and a supportive, values-driven team environment that values equality,

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, fundraising or income generation.
• Experience of writing successful funding applications, bids or tenders.
• Strong networking and partnership-building skills.
• Confidence representing an organisation externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of grant funding, commissioning and procurement.
• An understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Research and pursue funding opportunities through grants, trusts, tenders, contracts and partnership funding.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities linked to Paddock Trust’s priorities.
• Write high-quality funding applications, bids and tender submissions.
• Work with colleagues and partners to develop project ideas, delivery plans, budgets and outcomes.
• Gather evidence, statistics, case studies and impact information to strengthen applications.
• Build relationships with funders, commissioners, local authorities, NHS organisations, businesses and community partners.
• Represent Paddock Trust at community meetings, networking events, strategic forums and commissioning events.
• Identify emerging community needs and use this information to help develop new services.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, submissions, outcomes and feedback.
• Report on business development activity, income secured and progress against targets.
• Help promote Paddock Trust’s work, achievements and impact.

Skills

Business development

Fundraising

Grant writing

Networking

Communications

Research

Analytical thinking

Project management

Deadline management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Paddock Trust is a Kirklees-based charity dedicated to empowering people, strengthening communities and reducing inequalities. We deliver employability, wellbeing, learning, digital inclusion and community support services that help people build confidence, resilience and independence. Working in partnership with organisations across the voluntary, health and public sectors, we create opportunities for people to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

Role Description

Paddock Trust is looking for an experienced and motivated Business Development Officer to help us secure new income, build strong partnerships and support the future growth of our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking charity and play a key role in securing funding, developing strategic partnerships and identifying new opportunities that enable us to support more people and communities across Kirklees.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, you will lead on identifying, developing and securing sustainable income through grants, trusts, tenders, contracts and partnership opportunities. You will represent the organisation across a range of community, public sector and strategic forums, helping to raise our profile and influence future service development.

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, worked over three full days

Location: The Media Centre, Huddersfield, with some remote working and travel across Kirklees

Responsible to: Chief Executive

What you’ll be doing

As our Business Development Officer, you will help Paddock Trust secure new income, develop strong partnerships and identify opportunities for future growth.

• Research and pursue funding opportunities through grants, trusts, tenders, contracts and partnership funding.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities linked to Paddock Trust’s priorities.
• Write high-quality funding applications, bids and tender submissions.
• Work with colleagues and partners to develop project ideas, delivery plans, budgets and outcomes.
• Gather evidence, statistics, case studies and impact information to strengthen applications.
• Build relationships with funders, commissioners, local authorities, NHS organisations, businesses and community partners.
• Represent Paddock Trust at community meetings, networking events, strategic forums and commissioning events.
• Identify emerging community needs and use this information to help develop new services.
• Maintain accurate records of opportunities, submissions, outcomes and feedback.
• Report on business development activity, income secured and progress against targets.
• Help promote Paddock Trust’s work, achievements and impact.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and confident in building relationships. You will be able to spot an opportunity, develop it into a strong proposal and communicate clearly with a wide range of people.

You will have:

• Experience in business development, fundraising or income generation.
• Experience of writing successful funding applications, bids or tenders.
• Strong networking and partnership-building skills.
• Confidence representing an organisation externally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• An understanding of grant funding, commissioning and procurement.
• An understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
• A genuine interest in supporting communities and creating positive social impact.
• Opportunity to shape the future growth of a respected local organisation.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and values-driven team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and progression.
• The chance to make a real difference to people and communities across Kirklees.
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contribution (5%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discounts and workplace ISA

Additional Information

The role requires travel across Kirklees. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are essential. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with organisational policies. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Interviews: Week commencing 2nd November

Start Date: As soon as possible following notice period