Business Development Manager

Havant | £36,000–£39,000 per annum | Full-time (37 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Business Development Manager to join a well-established charity during an important period of growth.

This is a varied and rewarding role for an ambitious professional who thrives on developing partnerships, identifying funding opportunities, and leading successful bid submissions. Working within a small, collaborative team, you will play a central role in shaping the charity’s future by securing income from tenders, grants, and other funding streams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the end-to-end process for bids, tenders, and grant applications.
Develop and implement effective fundraising and business development strategies.
Research new funding opportunities and maintain an active bid pipeline.
Collaborate with internal teams to design and cost service proposals that meet commissioner and community needs.
Build and manage relationships with funders, commissioners, and partners.
Ensure contract compliance, quality assurance, and performance reporting requirements are met.

About You:

You will bring proven experience in generating income through successful bid and tender writing, ideally within the charity or public sector. You’ll be confident analysing financial information, managing multiple priorities, and working to deadlines. Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, alongside a proactive and strategic mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a real impact through your expertise in business development, income generation, and partnership management.

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All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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