Business Development Manager - ref. g1733323

This work will result in Tomorrow’s Women being sustainable to deliver interventions that enable positive changes for women.

You will be a competent leader able to provide guidance that enhances performance in a manner which incorporates the Charity’s vision and culture, with the goal to ensure the sustainability of the Charity’s activities and to drive development and long-term success whilst always keeping the aims and values of the Charity at the forefront.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

(Please note, this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in the light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.)

• Adhere to direction set by the Board of Directors/Trustees and CEO.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors/Trustees, CEO and Treasurer in the production of business plans, financial forecasts, and policy updates, and provide feedback on strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• To develop techniques to convert business ideas into an actionable plan to increase finance and growth.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with financial partners, Landlord, Public or Third Sector Grant fund holders, to facilitate an effective client financing process.
• Deliver a strong Business Plan and Model to develop and strengthen Tomorrow’s Women’s move towards business sustainability, creation and expansion.
• Work as part of a Motivational Management Team.
• Support the work of employees to improve efficiency, effectiveness, safety and wellbeing.
• Board Secretary
• Gather, analyse and interpret both external and internal data to assist in the production of reports required.
• To manage day to day responsibilities at our Chester centre
• To supervise, inspire and guide on-site Chester managers
• Ensure adherence to legal rules and guidelines, and compliance with the regulations and procedures of the Charities Commission and Company Law.

• Proven experience as Business Development Manager or relevant role.
• Qualifications in Income Generation/Bid Writing/Leadership & Management and proven evidence of this.
• Strong financial and business planning/growth expertise with a thorough understanding of diverse business processes and strategy development.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, databases, Tendering processes, and information systems.
• Be familiar with funding search software
• Good understanding of research methods and data analysis techniques.
• Commitment to, and understanding of, the work of our Charity. Ensuring Tomorrow’s Women’s ethos of client-focused delivery, innovation and social value is demonstrated to clients, partners, stakeholders, and funders.
• Flexibly and sensitively challenging in approach.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of Tomorrow’s Women, sharing best practice and ideas required.
• Demonstrable track record in generating income though writing competitive tenders/bids
• A strong understanding of commissioning in government and local authorities.
• Ability to analyse complex tender documents to understand commissioner needs.
• A good sense of humour!