Business Development Officer

Overview
Shama Women\’s Centre has improved the quality of life for thousands of

Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) women for more than 39 years,

through a range of social, educational and wellbeing activities.

As part of our future sustainability plan, we are seeking a motivated, experienced Business Development Officer to develop social enterprising activities for Shama through business planning, partnerships with organisations and fundraising to generate income. Experience of working

with Black and Asian Minority Ethnic Groups would be advantageous

Duties

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and networking.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients to foster long-term partnerships.
• Assist and develop a 3 year business plan to generate income through social enterprising activities
• Generate opportunities to develop new partnerships, sponsorships; to generate income and raise the profile of the Centre through targeting and researching relevant organisations
• Develop funding bids to target potential funders to generate additional income

Marketing and Events

• Develop innovative marketing packages to promote the range of paid services to potential organisations
• Assist in organising educational and promotional events to raise income and profile of the Centre targeting relevant organisations through the use of social media and other means

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales roles, preferably within a related industry.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• To demonstrate excellent I.T skills, particularly with databases, reporting, MS Office
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a business development role with clear transferable skills
• Experience of managing a budget and achieving agreed income targets.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE2 0TD