Business Development Lead

If you are driven to make a real difference in mental health and have experience in securing new funding in the voluntary sector we want to hear from you. Join us at Birmingham Mind – the citys leading independent mental health charity – as our new Business Development Lead and help us shape the future of our services.

You will play a key part in our Business Development Department supporting the Director of Business Development to write high-quality bids, manage re-tenders, develop business cases and drive new income opportunities. You will lead on Trusts and Grants Fundraising, build partnerships across the NHS and voluntary sector and help shape innovative service models for Birmingham Mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support bid writing and tender applications (with a value up to 350k p.a.)
• Monitor tender portals for new opportunities and manage relationships with funders, commissioners and partners in the voluntary sector
• Support income generation strategies for the charity, including fundraising and training, as well as developing business cases for new projects
• Attend external events to grow partnership opportunities

About You

You are someone who brings energy, initiative and a sharp eye for detail to everything you do. With at least two years experience in business development, bid or grant writing or contract management you know how to get results. You care deeply about making a difference in mental health and enjoy working alongside others to create positive change.

Apply now to help us deliver Better Mental Health for All in Birmingham.

We are very proud of our diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from people that come from marginalised communities.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a conversation about the process then please email .

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th November 2025

Interviews dates to be confirmed

The Company

We were founded in 1962 and are a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee affiliated to Mind . If you would like to know more about our history you can do so by downloading our A History of Birmingham Mind booklet.

Our Services

Our services are individualised, person-centred and deliver valued outcomes as we passionately believe that everyone has the right to live lives that are meaningful and which enable them to reach their full potential as individuals.

We work in active partnership with a range of local organisations to deliver services and challenge the stigma that surrounds mental distress.

The Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 33 days Holiday increasing to 37 with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paycare
• Comprehensive Training Programme
• Staff Forum
• Cycle scheme
• Salary progression and opportunities
• Discounts and Perks

Documents

• Business Development
• Sales Experience
• Direct Sales
• B2B Sales
• Marketing
• Sales Pipeline
• Salesforce
• Strategic Planning
• Enterprise Sales
• Negotiation
• Lead Generation
• Contracts

Employment Type: Unclear

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Hours: 30 Hours per week

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