Job Title - Development ManagerSalary - £40,787Location - South of EnglandHours - 9 till 5 (but can sometimes be outside of those hours depending on the event)You must be able to drive and have your own vehicle - fuel expenses will be paid
Elevation Recruitment are working exclusively with a fantastic public sector client who are based in South Yorkshire.They are looking for a development manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The main purpose of this role will be to support and guide the business and its customers.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide support for charities across the South England Region to provide development opportunities and funding guidance
- Support charities when making grant applications
- Support charities with business planning and budgeting
- Undertaking site visits to relevant charities and community groups
- Develop local partnerships with local government, local communities and voluntary sector organisations
- Represent the organisation at events
- Produce reports with regards to funding and activity monitoring
- Participate in personal development opportunities and help with learning and development of team members
Skills/Qualifications/Experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience of community development and / or business development.
- Experience of building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders including at a community level.
- Experience of identifying and applying for funding on a national, regional, or local level.
- Understanding of business planning and budgets.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to influence and engage with a wide range of partners.
- Flexibility to travel across a wide geographic area with occasional overnight stays
If you are interested in this opportunity, they are looking to get someone started ASAP so please apply now!!