Business Development Officer

Bristol, with the flexibility to work from home
£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) Ref: SUS4246Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol with the flexibility to work from home About the role This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans, the UK’s leading sustainable transportcharity. We are looking for a highly organised individual to provide co-ordination andadministrative support for Sustrans-wide business development systems, activities. As the Business Development Officer, you will support colleagues across the organisationbidding for tenders and grant funding, by helping to guide bid submissions through a series ofsteps, from initial assessment to submission to funder decision. In this role you will support Project Officers and Senior Managers with all aspects of bidpreparation including checking for compliance, proof reading and formatting. This role requires you to be proactive in researching new potential funding sources andmonitoring grant and tender alerts; and you will be expected to manage and further develop asuite of bidding resources.You will work from a Sustrans office, preferably in Bristol, with the flexibility to work fromhome, or home-based within reasonable travelling distance from Bristol. About you Experienced in providing administrative support and coordinating work in a busy environment,you will be able to communicate and build relationships easily, enabling you to engage withmultiple teams and work effectively with colleagues across the organisation. You will be highly organised, comfortable multi-tasking and working to deadlines, withexcellent attention to detail. You’ll use your excellent planning skills to help anticipate andmanage potential issues before they arise.You will have experience of using business development management, client/customer relationshipmanagement or contact systems. Ideally you will be familiar with tender procurement portals,grant funding websites and funding sources. Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality,valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity andrespect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from allparts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.What we offer In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible,supportive and rewarding working environment. 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff) 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to workschemes Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched bySustrans Bike, computer and season ticket loans London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 localauthority districts plus the City of London) Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary Family Friendly Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) Additional information Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 19 May 2024.Face to face interviews will take place during the week commencing 03 June 2024.At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented,passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better.Weact locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel createshealthier places and happier lives for everyone. You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work onexciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeingthe difference you make to people, communities and the planet.We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcomedifference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where yourwellness is supported.You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible,supportive, ethical and fun.
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