Job Description

Business Development Lead Part time - 30 hours per week Salary \xc2\xa331,000 (pro rata) Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain skills, get into training and work; we work with communities to protect and improve green spaces; lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health. Groundwork NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. About The Role Groundwork Northern Ireland are currently recruiting a part-time Business Development Lead who will be responsible for leading on commercial proposals, tender submissions and funding applications. They will develop and maintain relationships with funders, corporate donors, trusts and foundations and other third sector organisations. The post-holder will be a motivated and experienced individual with sound business acumen who will identify and develop new initiatives, markets and opportunities for income generation. They will be able to communicate clearly and work effectively with a range of key partners and stakeholders within a multi-disciplinary team, working with colleagues across the Trust and the Groundwork Federation. This role will be varied and rewarding and will play a key role in supporting the work of the Trust while supporting management and the promotion of Groundwork NI. The Business Development Lead will have excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail, as well as first-rate communication skills and the ability to work in a professional manner. They will be able to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions and be self-motivated, with a strong personal commitment to the values of Groundwork NI. Groundwork NI is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements and supportive, family friendly policies. Groundwork NI reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response. The Groundwork NI team is based in North Belfast, with the post holder working across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland. Closing date is 12.00 noon on Monday 6 November 2023 with interviews during the week beginning 13 November 2023. To find out more and apply, download the below application pack. Required Criteria

• At least 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience of successful income generation.
• Experience of developing and managing key relationships and partnerships.
• Experience of developing and delivering on a successful income generation plan
• Experience of developing a pipeline of potential income based on relevant research.
• A proven track record of writing successful high value proposals
• Ability to communicate and effectively negotiate with partners and clients to ensure a high standard of customer relationship management
• Ability to plan, organise own workload and deal with competing demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fully proficient at using IT systems, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office packages
• Full driving licence

Desired Criteria

• Experience of partnership working and delivering on partnership projects.
• Experience of developing and publishing content on social media
• Experience in the Community and Voluntary Sector in Northern Ireland Understanding of the complex issues facing Northern Ireland communities

Skills Needed Time Management/Organisational skills, Attention to detail, Communication About The Company BeyondHR is a leading provider of outsourced HR services and Health and Safety advice across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Our professional team of HR Consultants and Health and Safety Consultants have supported 1000\xe2\x80\x99s of SMEs across the UK and Ireland. The Consultancy team has more than 200 years combined of proven experience in providing HR support and Health and Safety advice for employers, including employment law advice. The BeyondHR team brings clarity and perspective to a range of people management, recruitment, and health & safety issues from Health and Safety and HR Consultants. All our Health & Safety consultants and HR consultants have vast experience in providing practical hands-on business and HR support on matters such as contracts of employment, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievances, absence management issues, risk assessments, and health and safety policies. Our aim is to provide the number one outsourced HR support service and health & safety advice for SMEs across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Company Culture All our Health & Safety consultants and HR consultants have vast experience in providing practical hands-on business and HR support on matters such as contracts of employment, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievances, absence management issues, risk assessments, and health and safety policies. Our aim is to provide the number one outsourced HR support service and health & safety advice for SMEs across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. Our professional team of HR and Health and Safety Consultants provide support to hundreds of SMEs each year. The BeyondHR team brings clarity and perspective to a range of people management, recruitment and health and safety issues. All our consultants have vast experience of providing practical hands-on business support on matters such as employment contracts, drafting tailored policies and procedures, disciplinary, dismissal, workplace investigations, employee grievance, absence management issues, risk assessments and health and safety policies. Company Benefits Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Competitive salary Salary \xc2\xa331,000.00 per year