The Business Development Officer (BDO) will be responsible for identifying and maximising the business potential of the organisation, including developing new income streams and strengthening existing projects, to support the growth and long-term sustainability of the NMT.This will involve maximising the value of both existing and new assets while ensuring all activity remains aligned with the organisation’s core social, economic, and environmental ethos.As part of this role, the postholder will also contribute to an inclusive local economy by embedding Community Wealth Building principles within programmes and partnerships.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for identifying and maximising the business potential of the organisation.
* Developing new income streams and strengthening existing projects, to support the growth and long-term sustainability of the NMT.
* Identifying opportunities for local economic participation, supporting community focused enterprise, and ensuring that the benefits generated through development are retained within and shared by the local community.
* The postholder will also contribute to an inclusive local economy by embedding Community Wealth Building principles within programmes and partnerships.
Skills and Qualifications
* A relevant degree (e.g., Business, Management, Community Development, or a related discipline).
* OR A minimum of three years’ full-time (or four years’ part-time) experience working in a similar role within the community, social economy, or business development sector, with a proven record of maximising the business potential of an organisation.
* Experience of liaising and developing partnerships with the community, voluntary, and statutory sectors to achieve shared goals.
* Experience in project management, including budget management, financial reporting, and monitoring and evaluating project outcomes to demonstrate impact and continuous improvement.
Further Information
This role is in the Community Development Sector
Application Information
For full Job Description/Personnel Specification, please request an application pack fromjulie@nmteam.orgorJulie Mc GlincheyNeighbourhood Management TeamUnit 1 Iona Business ParkDerryBT48 9LH.Telephone : 028 71367007
Vacancy ID 1749516 Job ref. BL/NMT/12/25 Job Sector Business, Policy and Projects Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry, Pilot's Row Salary £15,467.40 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 15 Published date 10/12/2025 Closing date 19/12/2025 Worktime Three days per week - hours to be confirmed.
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