Business Development Project Co-ordinator (18-month FTC)

RABI; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting farmers is looking for a project coordinator to assist in major pilot projects. You will manage project activities, liaise with stakeholders, and ensure efficient communication. Ideal candidates will have strong computer skills, excellent communication, and experience in data reporting. Join us to help strengthen the farming community with meaningful projects.

Benefits

Pension scheme with contributions

Life assurance from day one

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and database management.
• Strong communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage individual workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and tracking project activities.
• Prepare internal and external progress reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders and organize events.

Skills

High computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Feedback and data reporting skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Databases and CRM systems

Job description

Overview

RABI is the farmers charity. RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life. At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year. RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.

Key Purpose

The Business Development team leads and co-ordinates pilot service projects for RABI. This role would include supporting the Business Development Team in the planning and management of a major new pilot project. The role will involve an element of cross departmental working, to ensure both the smooth running of the project, but also the development of it to ensure it reaches its full potential. Building and maintaining successful working relationships both internally and externally and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery are essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities and milestones.
• Maintain and update detailed project documentation, including risk logs, Gantt charts, and status reports.
• Coordinate and minute project meetings, circulate actions, and follow up with stakeholders.
• Support the development and submission of internal and external progress reports.

Stakeholder & Team Support

• Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to support timely delivery of tasks.
• Maintain strong, professional communication with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Organise events, workshops, or training sessions as required.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Support data collection and performance monitoring in collaboration with the project team.
• Assist in capturing lessons learned, project reviews, and evaluation activities.
• Be an ambassador for Business Development internally within RABI and with external organisations.
• Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
• Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the post which management representatives may require.

Person Specification

Essential

• High computer literacy and technical skills including the use of Microsoft 365 programmes, databases and CRM systems.
• Preparing data and samples to support with Departmental and Organisational reporting.
• Good ability to manage feedback and data reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and translate complex information to a variety of audiences.
• The ability to work with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage own workload and priorities.
• Affinity with the goals and objectives of RABI.
• Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.

Desirable

• Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.

Other

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

Application

Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.

Benefits

• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunity

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.