You will contribute directly to growth in Children’s Services (CS) through the management of proposals, tenders and grant applications, following standard processes for developing business case, contract terms approval and risk assessment.

This is a full time role working 36.25 hours per week within Business Development. The role will operate on a 'Work from Anywhere' basis, meaning that you can work both from home and or from an office 'hub that's nearest to where you live. Some travel may be required.

• Lead and project manage the implementation and delivery of bid strategies leading to successful bids.
• Manage tenders using agreed Business Development tools and processes, including Business Case Evaluation, pipeline reporting, project planning, and risk assessment following sign off procedures.
• Provide direct project management of tenders and bid writing support, managing own projects and providing line management and supervision to more junior staff members.
• Represent Barnardo's at internal and external meetings and events, including bid presentations, negotiations and competitive dialogue.
• Use and embed updated project management methodologies and assist with the roll out of new processes and project management tools.
• Identify risks to project plans and implement actions in partnership with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and overcome challenges.

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We are a Disability Confident Leader are progressing our ambition to be an anti racist organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minoritised Ethnic and or disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. For disabled applicants, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please email at: alison.silvers@barnardos.org.uk.

• Strong command of English and Maths.
• Substantial experience in Business Development in Children’s Services or related markets such as: Adult Social Services, Health or Public Sector Contracting.
• Preparing, managing and writing tendering, reports and or funding applications.
• Project management and overseeing projects from start to completion.
• Experience of delivering presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Strong communicator, able to express ideas with clarity and speed verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.
• Takes responsibility for maintaining high standards of accuracy and correctness in dealing with information and data, acting to minimise errors.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.