Business Development Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families in Cumbria? Do you have a track record of generating charitable income through grant funding and building partnerships across sectors?  We invite you to lead the strategic fundraising and communication activities of an impactful mental health charity.  This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a dedicated, local charity.

Reporting to the Manager of The Windmill Trust, the Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability and growth. This role involves identifying new funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant proposals, building relationships with corporate partners and donors, and developing strategic partnerships to enhance revenue and supporter relations. Extensive networking within Cumbria is essential to source new funding opportunities and support the charity’s mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential funding sources.
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships.
• Actively network within Cumbria.
• Contribute to the development of the charity's fundraising strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectivess of fundraising activities and prepare evaluation reports.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical standards in fundraising practices.
• Use data to measure the impact of fundraising activities.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive work environment with a friendly team.
• The chance to be part of a local charity dedicated to supporting the mental health of children and young people in Cumbria.
• An opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of The Windmill Trust, helping us support more children and young people in the region.

Additional Benefits

• Up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holiday entitlement).
• Use of company laptop and phone.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Access to flexible, hybrid working arrangments.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

This role involves regular travel within the area of Cumbria, and occasionally to other parts of the UK. You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.

If you are interested in working with us and would like to learn more about this role, please contact us at the email address provided or visit our website for a full job description and application pack.

Closing date for applications: 12th August 2024

Interviews will be held early September 2024

The Windmill Trust is a UK registered charity working in Cumbria to transform young lives through specialist psychotherapy.  Charity No:  (phone number removed).

Our vision is a future where, regardless of economic background, children and young people have access to researched, effective therapeutic interventions to alleviate distress and ward against long term mental health issues.  We work directly with infants, children, teenagers, young people, parents and carers.  We aim to provide therapeutic support to those at risk of suffering long term effects who are least likely to have access to therapeutic professionals.