Senior Business Development Officer
Sunderland City Council
Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA
Salary: £40,001 to £50,000 per year
Hours: Full-time
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 12 Nov 2026
Closing date: 24 Nov 2026
Sunderland City Council are seeking to recruit a Senior Business Development Officer to support within the Adult Services Directorate and Sunderland Care and Support Service (SCAS).
This post will be of interest to applicants who are skilled and experienced in the planning, development, improvement and implementation of the performance and improvement functions including: data collection, data analysis, performance monitoring and reporting, inspection and service reviews, benchmarking, inspection and assessment, organisational strategy, service planning, consultation and research and needs analysis.
The successful applicant will have a wide range of transferable experience within an appropriate background as well as excellent ICT skills, good written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work in a fast based multi-disciplinary area of work. Excellent organisational skills will be required to balance a varied and wide- ranging workload with competing priorities.
Why work for Sunderland City Council
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Flexible working hours through our flexi-time scheme
- 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 years' continuous service), plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave through the Council's flexible benefits scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements supporting a blended home and office-working model
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Senior Business Development Officer in Sunderland employer: Sunderland City Council
Sunderland City Council is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact on the community through strategic financial management. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, you will have opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to significant regeneration projects that enhance the lives of residents. The supportive culture and commitment to governance ensure that your work is both meaningful and rewarding.
