Business Growth and Funding Officer

Business Growth and Funding Officer
Ipswich
£25,200 - £25,500 per year (FTE £40,000 - £42,000)
Average 22 hours per week (3 days)
Annualised hours contract

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively?  Would you like to know that the work you are doing will make a difference to our client’s business, customers and community?

Our client’s mission is “Together we make a difference” and alongside their values of people focused, ambitious, collaborative and effective, their passion and their aim to work efficiently are at the heart of all they do.
 
2020 continues to be an exciting year for them and this is a great opportunity to bring your experience to the table as they evolve and the implementation of their Transformation Plan continues.  

The Role

As an integral member of the Development team, the Business Growth and Funding Officer is responsible for providing a professional and proactive service, focusing on new business appraisals, tendering and proposal preparation.

With the key aim to win new business opportunities, you will also research, monitor and submit opportunities to access grant funding to support their work. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Development and Growth, you will provide knowledge, support and advice of your business area.

This role is based on 22 hours per week, but requires flexibility depending on workload.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a role that includes tendering, bidding or winning work, and be able to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with Directors and Leaders, and to tight deadlines.

The Business Growth and Funding Officer will ideally:

Have experience of accessing grant funding, with knowledge of funding bodies and organisations
Have experience of bid and tendering processes
Have knowledge of costing or financial appraisal
Have an understanding of Housing Association/not-for-profit/charitable sectors

Why our client?

They are a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer and a Silver Standard Investors in People accredited organisation. They aim to provide a supportive working environment alongside a non-judgemental and open culture that promotes workplace wellbeing.

As part of their benefits package you can enjoy – 

- 22 - 26 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working pattern
- Agile working option
- Ongoing training and development