At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development, secure funding, and build strategic partnerships for organisational growth.
- Company: Join a well-established charity making a real difference in Devon communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Be part of the Executive Management Team and drive sustainable change.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your career in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.
We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability.
Salary: £46,654 per annum
Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27th July
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy
- Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities
- Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications
- Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
- Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification
- Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities
- Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development
- Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders
- Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team
About You
You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.
You will have:
- Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts
- Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications
- Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes
- Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities
- Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
- Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff
- The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
- A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally
About the Organisation
This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region.
The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.
Head of Business Development in Okehampton employer: Not For Profit People
Join a well-established charity in Exeter as the Head of Business Development, where you will play a pivotal role in driving organisational growth and sustainability. With a supportive work culture that values flexibility and collaboration, this position offers meaningful opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real impact in the community. Enjoy hybrid working arrangements and the satisfaction of contributing to thriving, inclusive local environments.
