Business Development and Finance Manager
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/288089/4777
* Positions: 1
* Salary: £47,142 per annum
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 19 March 2026
This permanent role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.
We have a great opportunity to join our Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development team as a Business Development and Finance Manager.
We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 3 days per week on average (60% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time.
Our Offer to You
* 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
* Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
* A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
This is a new and exciting role covering all areas of Business Development for our successful and growing outdoor learning service. Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development (SOLD) is a self-financing service within Surrey County Council generating over £3.3 million of revenue with a strong vision and set of core values. We have ambitious financial targets and aspirations.
The key priorities of this role will be to support the Senior Management team in leading the financial reporting and monitoring of the SOLD revenue and expenditure budget. There will be a requirement to provide regular, accurate intelligence and data on our business and financial model. You will be advising the Senior Leadership Team on a range of financial and business decisions.
The role will also focus on overseeing all areas of Business Development including new markets, pricing, terms and conditions of booking, staff utilisation, customer service, marketing, grants and other funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with our amazing passionate team of outdoor learning professionals who deliver from three outdoor learning centres in and around Surrey.
This role is varied and offers real opportunity to influence the strategic Business Model and financial sustainability of SOLD.
This role requires direct line management responsibility for 3 team members currently, and major projects for the near future include: setting up thorough and accurate financial monitoring processes, auditing our business model including pricing structure, reviewing the marketing strategy and bookings process and identifying new revenue opportunities in line with our core values.
This is a significantly important position for SOLD and you will work with our Senior Leadership team to contribute directly to our strategic goals and financial sustainability for the future. You will also make a meaningful difference to and impact on our direction of travel and strategic business decisions.
Due to the nature of this role, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with a school, charity sector, education or outdoor learning background.
Shortlisting Criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :
* A degree in Business, Finance or related field
* Proven experience in securing funding and driving business growth.
* Knowledge of the education market and understanding of learning in the outdoors.
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
* Proficient in financial analysis and the ability to analyse complex financial data.
* Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute effective business strategies
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
* Excellent IT skills with a range of software applications
* Proven track record of excellent performance management of a staff team
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidence you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
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