Thera Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a Development Officer to join our team. This is a Home-based position with Group-wide travel. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,521.10 per annum.
Hours: 39 hours per week, with 33 days Annual leave including bank holidays
Contract: Permanent (Proposed start date from 01/04/26)
Make a difference. Shape meaningful change.
About the Development Officer role:
Thera Trust is looking for a motivated and proactive Development Officer to support the delivery of our Development Strategy and play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of an inclusive society where people with learning disabilities are empowered to lead and live great lives.
As part of the Development Team, you will work collaboratively across Thera Group to identify opportunities, deliver key developmental functions, and support strategic decision making through high quality research, analysis, and relationship building.
As a Development Officer, you will:
Lead research and strategic intelligence gathering to spot development opportunities, track market activity, and provide insight to senior stakeholders.
Manage and analyse data, maintain dashboards and KPIs, and produce clear reports to inform business planning and strategic direction.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, including people with lived experience, families, local authorities, and donors.
Support the delivery of developmental activities which could include; tender submissions, mobilisation projects, fundraising applications, communication and impact.
Work independently to plan, prioritise and deliver high quality outputs within deadlines working in line with compliance requirements, including GDPR and other relevant legislation.
Champion Thera vision, mission and values.
We are looking for someone who brings:
Essential:
Strong research and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and web based platforms.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with a variety of people.
Ability to process, interpret and present information clearly.
Experience contributing to the delivery of projects and meeting deadlines.
Ability to travel across England and Scotland, including occasional overnight stays.
A passion for making the world a better place.
Ability to manage competing priorities and work with autonomy.
Desirable:
Knowledge of the adult social care, disability, charity, or business development sectors.
Experience working with or alongside people with a learning disability.
Relevant educational qualification (e.g., social care or business development).
Understanding of some or all of the following areas project planning, tendering, fundraising, communications and/ or impact management.
If you are ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thriving, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you! Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference as our Development Officer.
Thera is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
*We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate