Benefits: Pension, life assurance, retail discounts, health cash plans, EAP, paid travel time as a peripatetic teacher, ongoing Continuing Professional Development opportunities, and more.
Services For Education is a growing children’s charity in Birmingham. We use the power of learning and music to improve outcomes for children, young people, and communities. Our diverse charitable projects support disadvantaged and vulnerable children, children in care, children and adults with additional needs (including MLD, SLD, PMLD, ASD), and adults at risk of isolation and loneliness. By joining our team, you would be helping to change the lives of many people in Birmingham.
OVERVIEW
Can you be our first Business Development Manager at SFE?
As a new role, the Senior Business Development Manager at Services For Education (SFE) offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with the right experience and ambition to develop and grow our business development function.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Income Generation: Engage in business development activities to support future income growth.
* Identify Sales Prospects and Leads: Pitch and sell goods and services.
* Proactive Business Development: Identify new markets and work with teams to develop products and services.
* Grow and Support Projects: Develop new initiatives aligned with SFE’s vision, values, and ambitions.
* Develop Partnerships: Build new and existing external partnerships to add value.
* Maintain Relationships: Keep good relationships with current customers and users.
What we are looking for:
* Experience in Business Development: Proven track record in a similar role.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively.
* Sector Knowledge: Understanding of primary/secondary education and/or arts sectors is desirable.
* Ambassadorial Role: Represent SFE within charitable, educational, and business communities.
* Enthusiasm for SFE Portfolio: Demonstrate enthusiasm and understanding of SFE’s work.
This role is part of the External and Digital Engagement Team, which includes business development, marketing, fundraising, digital, and IT functions.
The success of this role will be measured by achievement of annual sales targets.
If you’re passionate about business development and want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Birmingham, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications should be submitted via CV and covering letter.
What our people say about working for SFE
Here for the community
"I feel immensely proud to be part of an organization that makes a meaningful impact on Birmingham community."
Pursue your passions
"We are all united by passion for music and learning."
Extraordinary and meaningful work
"I want children to achieve their dreams and bring music to life for them."
Important information for applicants
Services For Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants involved in regulated activity will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Everyone in SFE shares responsibility for safeguarding, which is integral to our policies and practices.
Please note it is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
To find out what personal data we hold about you and how we collect and use it, see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.
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Under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, we must verify that all employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Shortlisted candidates must provide proof during the interview, and we will take a copy before employment begins.
Non-EU citizens need the relevant visa to work in the UK, evidenced via an Immigration Status share code. We cannot sponsor non-EU citizens.
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