Business Development Co-ordinator
Hybrid – Access to London or Edinburgh Offices
The Organisation
The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voice in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.
We are now looking for a Business Development Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
– Salary of £37,762 – £42,567 per annum depending on experience
– 25 days’ annual leave per year, increasing with service (pro rata for part time)
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements, increasing with length of service
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependents leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment
This is an excellent opportunity for a talented charity development and funding professional with administrative experience and a decent grasp of climate change and sustainability to join a forward-thinking organisation.
You will have the chance to make a real impact on our funding, enabling us to do more across the global theatre, continuing to drive change and improvements in parts of the world where they are needed the most.
What’s more, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with influential partners and stakeholders, expanding your professional network, whilst supporting our vital work.
So, if you want to make a tangible difference in sustainable development, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Business Development Co-ordinator, you will oversee the growth and development of IIED’s fundraising processes.
Specifically, you will support a wide range of fundraising activities, including application submissions, working alongside researchers, finance experts and communication teams to ensure quality submissions.
Providing all-round support, including research, identification and dissemination of new opportunities, you will ensure they are in line with strategic priorities and thematic research. You will also support the proposal development process to help realise IIED’s fundraising strategy.
Additionally, you will:
– Build relationships with new donors, while broadening relationships with existing ones
– Collaborate with the Business Development Team to meet organisational demands
– Support unrestricted business development activities as needed
About You
To be considered as a Business Development Co-ordinator, you will need:
– Experience of working with colleagues to develop applications for institutional funders, such as trusts and foundations, research councils, governments, and multi-laterals
– Strong administrative experience
– Awareness of actors, institutions, and issues in the climate change and sustainable development arena
– An understanding of fundraising principles
– Knowledge and interest in climate change and sustainable development issues
– A degree level education or equivalent work experience
– Demonstrable personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
The closing date for this role is 31st of January 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Officer, Funding Officer, Partnerships Officer, Proposal Development Co-ordinator, Fundraising Development Co-ordinator, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Institutional Funding Officer.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don’t satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
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