Business Development Manager

Wessex RFCA; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional not-for-profit organization in Taunton is seeking a Business Development Manager. This full-time role entails facilitating operational outputs and managing stakeholder relationships. The position offers a salary of £36,350 and several benefits, including a pension scheme and up to 30 days of annual leave. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional business planning and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NEST Pension scheme with employer contribution

Annual leave entitlement increases with service

Qualifications

• Ability to develop comprehensive business plans.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate operational output of the Estates Team.
• Ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Coordinate priorities within the team.

Skills

Business planning

Communication/Networking

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association as the Business Development Manager, responsible for providing expert services in support of the Ministry of Defence. This is a full-time post based at Taunton and the post holder is expected to reside within daily travelling distance.

The Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (RFCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting the 4,500 tri-service Reservists and 14,600 Cadets across the seven counties of the South West (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire Wiltshire, the City & County of Bristol) plus the Channel Islands, as well as providing support and assistance to the employers of Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.

As an organisation we engage with the community in order to improve understanding of the roles and needs of the Armed Forces in general and the Reserve and Cadet Forces in particular. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the contribution they make to the nation and our region. Most importantly, we ensure that the outstanding contribution made to the local community by members of the Reserve and Cadet Forces is recognised and celebrated by the local community.

The salary for the appointment is £36,350 (not negotiable). This is subject to any annual MoD pay rise. The successful applicant will be eligible to join a NEST Pension scheme, in which the employer contribution is 3% and the employee contribution 5%. The successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. Annual leave entitlement increases by 1 day per year up to 30 days; those with 5 years’ prior service with HM Forces/OGD will start with 30 days’ entitlement. This is equivalent to a Civil Service Senior Executive Officer Grade (C2).

Under the direction of the Head of Estates, the Business Development Manager will facilitate the operational output, align priorities and provide coordination of the Estates Team, ensuring adherence to policies, regulations and directives.

The key areas of responsibility are:

• Business planning.
• Communication/Networking and Stakeholder Management.
• CV detailing job history/qualifications/ skills (Separate Document)
• A statement of suitability (personal statement) (maximum 1000 words)- demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements of this job and why you consider yourself suitable for the position, indicating your interest and motivation to assume this role. (Separate Document)
• An Application Form (Separate Document) will be sent to separately for completion once CV received.

Applications will only be Valid Applications if all documents are provided.