Income and Project Delivery Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (incl. holidays)

Flexi-time and paid volunteer days

Occupational Sick Pay

Employee discounts via Bright Exchange

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) &

Confidential counselling & Virtual GP

Menopause support & helpline

Induction, training & development

Job summary

Ability Consultants is seeking an Income and Project Delivery Officer in Sunderland to identify new business opportunities, diversify income streams and deliver projects that positively impact our client base across the UK. The role requires proactive thinking, strong communication and robust project management skills.

You will work with senior leaders to craft compelling proposals, secure funding, and manage projects from concept to delivery, ensuring milestones and outcomes are met while

Qualifications

• Experience of project delivery, business development, service development, income generation or transferable skills from a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior leaders to identify and develop new business opportunities, diversify income streams and support the growth of Ability Consultants.
• Research market trends, funding and commissioning opportunities, emerging needs and potential clients to identify opportunities for business and service development.
• Develop new projects, services and business proposals, turning ideas into practical plans, budgets, timelines and delivery arrangements.
• Lead and coordinate projects from initial planning through to delivery and completion, ensuring activities, resources, milestones and outcomes are effectively managed.
• Identify and pursue income generation opportunities, including preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications, tenders, expressions of interest and business proposals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, commissioners, funders and other stakeholders to support business growth and collaborative working.
• Work closely with colleagues and clients to develop projects, identify opportunities and ensure services respond to changing needs.
• Monitor project progress, income generation activities and business development opportunities, maintaining accurate records and reporting on outcomes.
• Represent Ability Consultants at meetings, events and networks, promoting our services and identifying opportunities for future development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services, helping ensure that projects and activities deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and the organisation.

Skills

Project delivery

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Research & analysis

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Independent working

MS 365 / digital tools

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - 23:59

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £29,580 to 30,580 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Do you have a passion for developing new opportunities, delivering successful projects and helping purpose-driven organisations grow? Are you a proactive, creative thinker with strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills? Can you turn ideas into practical plans, develop partnerships and deliver projects that make a real difference? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

At Ability Consultants, we support charities, CICs, schools, social enterprises, community groups, and private sector organisations across the UK and beyond to secure vital funding and achieve lasting impact. Our clients trust us to provide expert fundraising support, helping them focus on what they do best while we secure the resources they need to grow and succeed.

The Role

As Our Income And Project Delivery Officer, You Will

• Work alongside senior leaders to identify and develop new business opportunities, diversify income streams and support the growth of Ability Consultants.
• Research market trends, funding and commissioning opportunities, emerging needs and potential clients to identify opportunities for business and service development.
• Develop new projects, services and business proposals, turning ideas into practical plans, budgets, timelines and delivery arrangements.
• Lead and coordinate projects from initial planning through to delivery and completion, ensuring activities, resources, milestones and outcomes are effectively managed.
• Identify and pursue income generation opportunities, including preparing and submitting high-quality funding applications, tenders, expressions of interest and business proposals.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, commissioners, funders and other stakeholders to support business growth and collaborative working.
• Work closely with colleagues and clients to develop projects, identify opportunities and ensure services respond to changing needs.
• Monitor project progress, income generation activities and business development opportunities, maintaining accurate records and reporting on outcomes.
• Represent Ability Consultants at meetings, events and networks, promoting our services and identifying opportunities for future development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our services, helping ensure that projects and activities deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients and the organisation.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience of project delivery, business development, service development, income generation or transferable skills from a relevant field.
• An understanding of income generation, procurement and sales, including identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Strong project planning and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage resources and deliver against agreed deadlines.
• Good research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop ideas and turn them into achievable actions.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive proposals, funding applications and other high-quality written materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work with clients, partners, senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness, alongside an understanding of the needs of charities, social enterprises and other purpose-driven organisations.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a team.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital systems, with a willingness to learn new processes and project management tools.
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach, with enthusiasm for developing new opportunities and delivering projects that create positive outcomes.

Why Join Ability Consultants?

Salary: £29,580–£30,580 per annum (FTE)

Location: Hybrid working

• Permanent contract
• 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Flexi-time and paid volunteer days
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Access to Bright Exchange employee discounts
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential counselling, wellbeing support, and Virtual GP services
• Menopause support and dedicated helpline
• Full induction, training, and development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your skills in income generation, business development and project delivery
• Play an important role in developing new services, delivering projects and supporting the growth of Ability Consultants
• Work with inspiring charities and organisations across the UK and beyond
• Join a consultancy with an outstanding Net Promoter Score of 75, reflecting exceptional client satisfaction.

What Our Clients Say

"Our partnership is delivering tangible success and an excellent return on investment, giving us greater confidence and capacity in our income generation work."

"Ability Consultants have been an invaluable partner to OUT North East. Their support with funding advice, strategy and grant applications has been instrumental in our success."

Closing date: 24/11/2026 at 23:59*

Interviews: Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.