Overview
This role is part of a high-performing Business Development team at Barnardo's, focusing on developing proposals and tenders to support children, young people and families. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, producing compelling proposals, and supporting service design and innovation.
Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of proposals and tenders, from brief to delivery, ensuring strong business cases and bids.
* Lead the development and delivery of bids, working to deadlines and presenting outcomes to commissioners and partners.
* Develop new services and innovations in priority growth areas and monitor market intelligence.
* Assess commercial and contract risks and collaborate with operational colleagues in Children's Services.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support proposal development.
* Support the development of proposals and service design through analysis of large volumes of information.
* Work within a full-time "Work from Anywhere" role, with occasional travel as required.
Qualifications
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to elicit and articulate great ideas.
* Strong written and spoken communication skills.
* Good writing skills and the ability to produce clear, compelling responses to tenders.
* Experience in project management (any sector) or a willingness to develop these skills.
* Enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to Barnardo's mission.
Work Conditions
Full‑time role (36.25 hours per week) working on a "Work from Anywhere" basis. You may work from home, at an office hub or a local collaboration hub and may be required to travel.
Flexible working arrangements are available to support work‑life balance.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement: 26 days per annum for new staff, increasing to 27 days after 3 years, 29 days after 5 years, and 30 days after 7 years. Pro‑rated leave for part‑time staff.
* Buy up to 5 extra days of leave via the "Buy Your Leave" scheme.
* Family‑friendly leave options (maternity, paternity, adoption, and other statutory leave).
* Service‑related sick pay from day 1.
* Group Personal Pension with a matched 4 % or 6 % contribution from Barnardo's and salary‑sacrifice options.
* Death in service cover of 4 × annual earnings for staff contributing to the pension.
* Cycle2work scheme and interest‑free season ticket loans.
* Discounts and cashback through the Benefit Portal, including 20 % off Barnardo's stores.
* Health cash plan for dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
* 24‑hour employee assistance programme.
* Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer.
* Pay framework: appointment between the minimum and mid‑point of the pay band; annual progression based on performance.
Equality & Diversity
Barnardo's is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusive work‑life balance and is a Disadvantage Confident Leader. We encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including Black, LGBT+, disabled and women candidates. Reasonable adjustments are provided during recruitment.
To discuss the role, please email alison.silvers@barnardos.org.uk.
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