Business Development and Partnerships Lead

About Us:

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:

Benefits:

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Reports to: Development Manager

Based: Battersea

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Development Manager, theBusiness Development and Partnerships Lead will play an integral role in boosting the growth of Enable s diverse services and various programme offerings.

The postholder will work to develop and implement an effective growth and development approach that expands our reach, strengthens client relationships and builds lasting networks within the community. They will be passionate about driving change, and actively work seek out new business opportunities that can boost revenue and set our company apart.

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our services and bringing Enable s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Seeking out new and exciting ways to expand Enable s reach and increase strategic partnerships
• Work closely with Enable services (including Health & Wellbeing, Events, Leisure, Bereavement and more) to learn & identify our current scope and reach
• Identifying gaps and trends in the market for different types of community services, identifying new markets, growth areas, customers, and new ways of reaching existing markets

Partnerships:

• Develop a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects in line with the business objectives
• Investigate ways to diversify our corporate partnership base and implement strategies to grow our revenue streams
• End to end account management for corporate partners

General:

• Writing and submitting tenders and proposals and business development plans
• Working closely with the Research & Development team and to analyse and identify trends and opportunities, and other internal stakeholders to ensure initiatives are properly aligned with our strategic aims

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales or Corporate Partnerships (preferably in the Local Authorities or Healthcare industries)
• Proven experience designing and implementing successful growth strategies
• Extensive and diverse experience writing and submitting bids and proposals
• A hunger for identifying new opportunities, and the tenacity to see that through to conversion
• Autonomy to self-motivate, drive change and work collaboratively in line with the Growth & Development Team
• Ability to confidently engage and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.