Business Development Officer

Groundwork North Wales; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork North Wales is seeking an exceptional bid writer and funding specialist to turn ambitious ideas into funded projects across North Wales. As our Business Development Officer, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop compelling bids and secure investments for environmental, heritage and community initiatives.

Based at our Wrexham office, the role offers flexible hours including part-time or full-time arrangements, opportunities to build funder relationships, conduct research, and

Qualifications

• Experience crafting persuasive funding applications.
• Ability to identify funding opportunities across multiple funders.
• Strong writing, research and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities and develop compelling bids for environmental, heritage and community projects.
• Build relationships with funders and support applications for grants, trusts and tenders.
• Ensure bids are accurate, persuasive and aligned with Groundwork North Wales’ mission.

Skills

Bid writing

Fundraising

Research skills

Grant writing

Job description

Change lives, shape communities and unlock funding for projects that make a real difference.
We're looking for an exceptional bid writer and funding specialist to help bring ambitious ideas to life across North Wales.

This isn't a typical fundraising role. At Groundwork North Wales, every successful application helps create greener places, stronger communities, new opportunities and lasting positive change for people and the environment. As our Business Development Officer, you'll be at the heart of turning ideas into reality. Working with passionate colleagues across a wide range of environmental, heritage and community projects, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop compelling bids and secure the investment needed to deliver meaningful impact across the region.

We're looking for someone who loves the challenge of crafting persuasive funding applications, building relationships with funders and spotting opportunities that others might miss. You'll combine strong research skills, attention to detail and excellent writing ability to help secure grants, trusts and tender opportunities that support our mission for People, Places and Planet.

In return, you'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work has visible, tangible results. Every funding success will help deliver projects that improve local environments, celebrate heritage, support communities and create a more sustainable future.

Based at our Wrexham office, this role offers full or part-time hours (minimum 21 hours per week), flexibility to support work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference through your professional expertise.

If you're an experienced fundraiser, bid writer or business development professional looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Visit our website for more details, including a full job description and person specification.

Closing date: Friday 4th September

Interview date: Monday 14th September

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.

We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are central to our mission and to our impact.