Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – If you have strong business development experience with a results-driven attitude, this could your next opportunity.

Spider is advertising on behalf of a social purpose organisation who are looking for a Business Development Executive to join their team covering East Anglia on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a hybrid role where some travel will be required.

Their commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

They are an organisation which genuinely and authentically embraces diversity, equality and inclusion through every aspect of their governance, staffing and delivery. They are committed to actively encouraging and promoting the employment of women, disabled and black and minority ethnic employees as these populations are underrepresented in their industry and beyond.

Why them

This award- winning social purpose organisation harnesses the power of music and digital storytelling to create meaningful change for young people navigating challenges such as school exclusion, mental health issues, and social isolation. They believe in empowering individuals by fostering autonomy, competence, and relatedness through innovative programmes. They are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment where every voice is valued.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a competitive salary of £33,600 for 0.8 FTE per annum, pro rata
• Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays rising to 35 days after one year service

About the role:

As a Business Development Executive, you will be driving sustainable growth through strategic funding, contracting, and partnerships. You’ll collaborate closely with the CEO to maintain high-level relationships and ensure the teams have the resources they need to succeed. In this role, your working hours will be 09.00-17.00.This is a hybrid role where some travel will be required.

Key duties include:

• Securing Funding & Contracts: Identify and apply for funding opportunities, manage tenders and contracts—particularly in Alternative Provision and Integrated Care.
• Operationalising Strategic Relationships: Turn partnerships into deliverable plans, aligning internal resources to meet funding and contract requirements.
• External Engagement & Strategic Development: Support the CEO with stakeholder meetings, track sector trends, and lead new income-generating initiatives aligned with organisational strategy.

About you:

You should have at least 3 years of experience in business development, funding acquisition, or a related field. Experience in sales and developing and implementing strategic plans is essential. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills are important, as well as strong negotiation skills. You should be self-driven with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. A proactive, goal-oriented mindset with a passion for driving results and making a social impact is required for this role.

If you feel you would suit this role, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Business Development, charity, Client Relationships, Lead Generation, Negotiation, Professional Growth, New Business, Sales Executive, Business Development Lead, BDE, Business, Sales

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