Senior 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 Senior Business Development Co-ordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
– Salary of £44,892 – £49,428 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 a remarkable opportunity for an experienced business development professional from an international development or non-profit sector background to join our vital organisation.
You will have the chance to be part of a rewarding environment where your expertise and contributions will enable us to continue making a positive impact across the globe.
What’s more, you will build valuable connections, expanding your knowledge and enhancing your professional portfolio, while you support global sustainability and development initiatives.
So, if you want to make a sizeable difference in the world today, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a Senior Business Development Co-ordinator, you will drive the growth and development of IIED’s institutional fundraising strategy, including application submissions.
You will work closely with researchers and project managers, supporting colleagues in the production of high-quality institutional funding applications and relevant documentation.
Managing the co-ordination of proposal processes, you will ensure alignment with strategic goals and compliance with donor requirements, while supporting prospect research and donor mapping 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 Senior Business Development Co-ordinator, you will need:
– Experience in business development, fundraising, or partnerships within the international development or non-profit sector
– Experience of supporting with the creation of complex application budgets, log frames and other supporting application documents
– Experience of working with colleagues to develop applications for institutional funders
– Experience of CRM and fundraising management systems
– Awareness of actors, institutions, and issues in the climate change and sustainable development arena
– Knowledge of simple budget and financial management
– Working knowledge of another relevant international language
– Ability to interact and influence internal colleagues, and liaise with a diverse audience
– 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 Grants and Partnerships Manager, Strategic Funding Development Lead, Donor Relations and Business Development Officer, Development and Proposal Lead, or Fundraising and Proposal Development Manager.
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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