Director of Business Development & Innovation

Director of Business Development and Innovation

Working at a strategic level, you will have overall responsibility for identifying and securing the income streams to support the activity of this newly formed organisation (merger of 3 local Citizens Advice offices), working the Chief Executive and other members of the management team. You will actively monitor the advice landscape and stay informed about industry innovations and emerging trends, proactively identifying opportunities to integrate relevant advancements into the organisation.

You will also be responsible for the line management of the Fundraising Officer, Communications Officer and the Research and Campaigns Coordinator.

The Role

With the CEO, design a sustainable funding model and a diverse project portfolio for CAOX that guards against over reliance on a single funder or work type.

Identify and secure new business opportunities that generate income and are aligned with the organisational and strategic aims.

Create a standardised fee structure for core services to ensure consistency and transparency when preparing bids and proposals

Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to ensure the work scope aligns with contract value.

Manage multiple bids and innovation projects, prioritising effectively and demonstrating financial efficiency.

Supported by the Fundraising Officer, lead on identifying and writing compelling and persuasive funding bids.

Ensure a strong funding pipeline is maintained by tracking and planning fundraising activities, applications and forecasted income.

Demonstrable experience and achievements:

A successful track record in business development and identifying new funding opportunities to achieve significant impact, meet user needs and maintain standards.

Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and lead a passionate and committed team, at all levels of the organisation, to perform to the best of their abilities

Experience of building positive and productive relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Understanding of the voluntary sector, knowledge of the strategic and policy environment in which the advice sector operates.

Understanding of fundraising regulations

This is a part time post working 22.2 hours per week.

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 pro rata, depending on experience

For full details and how to apply please visit our website

https://citizensadvicewestoxon.org/director-of-business-development-innovation-citizens-advice-oxfordshire/