Business Development Officer

The postholder will work in partnership with the Management Board and Chief Executive to implement Easilink’s 5 Year Strategic Development Plan. This role will focus on addressing the key Priority Actions developed through the Strategic Planning Process Successful progress on each Priority Area will contribute to Easilink’s long-term financial sustainability and resilience.

• Reduce Reliance on Public Funding
• Diversify Our Income Generation Model
• Innovation and Service Development
• Capability, Capacity and Succession Planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the implementation of the Priority Actions identified in Easilink’s Strategic Development Plan.
• To research, identify and develop new business opportunities and income generation models which will reduce Easilink’ s reliance on government funding, whilst meeting the needs of existing and future clients.
• Identify, develop, and implement a bespoke staff and volunteer training and mentoring programme aimed at increasing the skills and capacity of the organisation.
• Conduct research into the possibility of developing a property as a social enterprise venture.
• To establish, implement and maintain effective and ongoing monitoring and evaluation systems to both measure the success of each intervention and report back to the project funder, The National Lottery.

• To organise various marketing, promotional and engagement campaigns, to increase the profile and awareness of Easilink Community Transport and our services.
• To develop and manage positive relationships and communication with key stakeholders including public, private, and community / voluntary organisations. 

• To work closely with the company Chief Executive, Management Board, and financial officer to develop and maintain systems to manage, monitor and evaluate the project and to prepare reports relating to the project outcomes.
• Continuously look for opportunities to develop the project and the organisation ensuring the project is sustainable beyond the life of the project.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with staff / volunteers.
• To undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate to the achievement of the purpose and function of this post.

Person Specification

It is the responsibility of the applicant to clearly demonstrate on the Application Form how they meet the criteria laid out below:

Essential Criteria

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

1. A Degree Level or equivalent in a Business Studies, Marketing or Community Development related subject and 2 Years Paid Experience (in the last 5 Years) in a Business (or Community and Voluntary Sector) Development role.

Or

2. 3 Years Paid Experience in a Business (or Community and Voluntary Sector) Development role.
3. It is essential that applicants hold a full, current driving licence and access to a car or have access to a means of transport which would enable the applicant to carry out the duties of the post.

Desirable Criteria / Experience   

1. Experience working within the Community, Voluntary and Social Enterprise Sector.
2. Experience of Developing and Engaging with Key Stakeholders across the public, private and community and voluntary sectors.
3. Excellent marketing and communication skills including public presentations, report writing, facilitating meetings, public engagement and dealing with the media.
4. Experience Working with Funders including financial management, monitoring, and evaluation.
5. Excellent IT skills and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Qualities

• Ability to work on own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Friendly and welcoming personality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.