Business Development& Programmes Manager

your Jared; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check

Job summary

Recreate-U is seeking an enthusiastic Business Development & Programmes Manager to support growth and delivery of services. The role joins fundraising, project management, staff supervision and business development to secure funding and expand work with schools, nurseries and other organisations.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and strong relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience writing successful grant applications and funding bids.
• Experience preparing reports for funders, commissioners or stakeholders.
• Experience managing staff, volunteers and/or placement students.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience promoting, marketing or selling services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Grant Management: research funding opportunities, prepare grant applications, develop funding proposals, maintain funder relationships, ensure compliance and reporting deadlines.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: collect and analyse project data, prepare reports for funders, monitor performance against targets, support impact measurement.
• Staff, Volunteer & Student Management: supervise staff and placement students, conduct inductions, support development, monitor wellbeing, foster teamwork.
• Recruitment Support: participate in recruitment, attend interviews, support onboarding.
• Business Development & Sales: market services to schools/nurseries/businesses, build client relationships, prepare proposals and presentations, identify growth opportunities.
• Project Management: manage multiple projects, coordinate resources, maintain records.

Skills

Grant writing

Report writing

Staff management

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital platforms

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Business Development & Programmes Manager to support the growth and delivery of our services. This varied role combines fundraising, project management, staff supervision and business development, helping us to secure funding, deliver high-quality programmes and expand our work with schools, nurseries and other organisations.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, a strong relationship builder and an excellent team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Grant Management

• Research and identify suitable funding opportunities.
• Prepare and submit high-quality grant applications and funding bids.
• Develop compelling funding proposals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain relationships with funders and funding partners.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting deadlines.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Collect, analyse and present project data and outcomes.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for funders and stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against agreed targets and outcomes.
• Support impact measurement and continuous improvement activities.

Staff, Volunteer & Student Management

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to staff members, placement students and volunteers.
• Conduct inductions, training and ongoing development activities.
• Monitor performance and wellbeing, providing guidance and support where needed.
• Promote a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Recruitment Support

• Participate in recruitment and selection activities.
• Attend interviews and contribute to candidate assessments.
• Support onboarding and induction processes for new team members.

Business Development & Sales

• Promote and market the organisation's services to schools, private nurseries and businesses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and presentations.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and generate income.
• Represent the organisation at networking events, meetings and community engagements.

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate resources and activities across different programmes.
• Maintain accurate records and project documentation.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience writing successful grant applications and funding bids.
• Experience preparing reports for funders, commissioners or stakeholders.
• Experience managing staff, volunteers and/or placement students.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience promoting, marketing or selling services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

Personal Qualities

• Friendly, approachable and a genuine people person.
• Strong team player who can also work independently.
• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Professional and adaptable.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Passionate about making a positive impact within communities.

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience working with schools, nurseries or educational settings.
• Knowledge of the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (if applicable).

Key information

• Employer: Recreate-U
• Locations: Hybrid, Bolton, Bury, Salford
• Role Type: Temporary
• Salary: This is a temporary arrangement, initially offered under a zero-hours contract, with a formal review to take place after three months.
• Working Hours: Part-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 8 hours per day