Business Development Manager

Position: Business Development Manager (Permanent)
Business Development Manager

Location:

Havant (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £36,547 – £39,372 per annum

Hours:

Full time (Monday–Thursday 9.30am–5.30pm, Friday 9.30am–5.00pm)
Enhanced DBS:
Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing domestic abuse charity and support the organisation’s strategic growth within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. This role sits within a dynamic Business Team and plays a key part in securing sustainable funding, supporting service development and ensuring robust governance and data compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

* Preparing high-quality, compelling funding bids, grant applications and tender submissions

* Supporting the Business Development Director and senior leadership team on complex and high-value funding opportunities

* Completing tender pre-qualification questionnaires and associated administration accurately and on time

* Undertaking horizon scanning and pipeline planning to identify new funding opportunities

* Monitoring and reporting on grants and commissioned contracts in line with SLAs and funder requirements

* Leading quality assurance processes across reporting, monitoring and data outputs

* Managing subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with GDPR and Data Protection legislation

* Producing written materials including press releases and annual reports

* Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with funders, commissioners and key stakeholders

* Leading designated organisational projects, including digital and service development initiatives

* Line managing and supporting the Data Officer

* Contributing to organisation-wide improvement through data analysis, insight and evaluation

What we’re looking for:

* Experience in bid writing, tender submissions and securing grant funding

* Strong understanding of the commissioning environment within the VAWG or related sectors

* Proven ability to analyse data and demonstrate impact and social value

* Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail

* Experience of quality assurance, reporting frameworks and outcome measurement

* Line management experience and ability to prioritise workloads effectively

* Good working knowledge of GDPR and data protection legislation

* Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

* Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

What we offer:

* Competitive salary with pro-rata options

* Hybrid working arrangement

* A senior role with strategic influence and development opportunities

* Supportive, values-led and trauma-informed organisation

* Ongoing professional development and leadership support

If you are interested in working for a growing charity within the domestic abuse sector, please contact us at Belmont Recruitment. There may be a role suitable for you