Business Development Lead

2 days ago


Ilford, Greater London, United Kingdom Barnardo's Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Development Lead to join our team at Barnardo's. As a key member of our Business Development team, you will play a critical role in developing and delivering proposals to commissioners and partners.

In this exciting opportunity, you will work closely with colleagues across the organization to produce compelling bids that showcase our services and support for children, young people, and families. Your primary focus will be on building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive proposal development and service design.

As a Commercial Growth Specialist at Barnardo's, you will have a significant impact on our ability to secure funding and grow our services. You will manage all aspects of proposals and tenders, leading the development and delivery of bids, working to deadlines, and ensuring we present strong business cases and bids that underpin successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent commercial acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. They will also be able to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years' service.
  • The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme.
  • A host of family-friendly leave options, including company maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
  • Service-related sick pay from day 1.
  • Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's.
  • Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension.
  • Cycle2work scheme.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Discounts and cashback from high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via our Benefit Portal.
  • 20% discount at Barnardo's stores.
  • Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
  • Free access to round-the-clock employee assistance program for advice and support.
  • Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer.

About Barnardo's

Barnardo's is a national charity that believes in children – no matter who they are, what they have done, or what they have been through. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and practice. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, LGBT+ candidates, and Disabled candidates.



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