Business Development Manager - Remote in Leeds

The Opportunity:
Nigel Wright is partnering with a leading non-profit organisation to recruit a Business Development Manager. This newly created role will be instrumental in driving the organisation's income generation through a strategic blend of targeted business development, securing long-term grant funding, and enhancing major donor philanthropy. Hybrid/Remote working with regular travel to the North/
Role Profile:

• Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic initiatives to enhance market position and bid accuracy.
• Drive business development, manage the pipeline, and oversee bids by staying informed on industry trends and competitors.
• Engage in market events and seek partnerships to broaden the organisation's influence.
• Prepare proposals with input from operational staff.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of business development and grant activities.
• Develop applications for trusts and foundations, focusing on significant grants.
• Support senior leadership in cultivating relationships with major donors.
• Manage public donations, lead fundraising efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create quarterly reports to inform funders of the charity’s impact.

Person Specification:

• Skilled in navigating commissioning frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, social impact projects, and services commissioned by local authorities.
• Proven track record of writing and securing competitive tenders.
• Extensive experience in generating substantial, multi-year income from charitable trusts and foundations.
• Skilled in creating and implementing effective income generation strategies.
• Proficient in establishing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Outstanding communication abilities, adept at fostering relationships, networking, influencing others, and effectively delivering messages to a wide range of audiences.
• Hybrid/Remote with visits to Newcastle HQ and plus occasional UK wide travel