Income and Project Delivery Officer

North East Combined Authority; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Flexi-time

Volunteer days

Sick pay

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause support

Induction and development

Industry-leading client results

Job summary

Ability Consultants is seeking a proactive fundraising and business development professional to work with charities, CICs, schools, social enterprises and other organisations across the UK. You will identify opportunities, develop partnerships and deliver projects that drive growth and impact.

Hybrid, permanent contract with 28 days leave and flexi-time. You will join a collaborative team delivering high-value outcomes and strong client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery, income generation or business development.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities and convert ideas into actionable plans.
• Excellent written communication for proposals and funding applications.
• Good interpersonal skills to collaborate with clients, partners and leaders.
• Ability to manage priorities and coordinate resources to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and digital project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior leaders to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Research funding opportunities, market trends and potential clients.
• Develop projects and proposals with budgets, timelines and delivery plans.
• Lead projects from planning through delivery, tracking milestones and outcomes.
• Prepare and present funding applications, tenders and expressions of interest.
• Build and strengthen relationships with clients, partners and funders.
• Monitor progress, income generation activities and reporting on outcomes.
• Represent the company at meetings and networks to promote services.

Skills

Project delivery

Business development

Income generation

Project planning

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

We know that great people come from different backgrounds and bring a wide range of skills and experiences. You may not meet every criterion listed, and that's absolutely fine. If you believe you have the skills, potential, and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to our team, we'd encourage you to apply. We're interested in what you can bring to the role, not just what's on your CV.

The Role

• 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.