Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

• Location:Derby City
• Hours:18 per week (Permanent)
• Salary:£36,556 pa pro rata

Women’s Work is a National Award Winning Charity founded in 2003. We aim to deliver a holistic, person centred support service to vulnerable and disadvantaged women with complex health and social needs. We do this by ensuring they can access support, education and information to raise self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to make positive life choices resulting in improved health and wellbeing.

We are seeking a talented, motivated an highly organized Business Development Manager to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in supporting the organisation’s growth, sustainability and financial resilience.

The Role

This is predominantly an office-based role working closely with the Finance Manager and under the guidance of the CEO, with a strong focus on:

• Bid writing, tender submissions, commissioning applications and grant funding
• Identifying, securing and managing new funding opportunities
• Supporting financial planning, allocation to funded projects
• Fundraising and promoting the charity in the local community

You will lead on the development and continuation of the project-specific funding, ensuring bids and applications align with Women’s Work’s strategic objectives and future expansion plans.

Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager, you will review funding streams, develop robust applications and contribute to the effective financial management of funded activities. You will liaise with businesses, statutory bodies, organisations, community groups and charities to identify and secure new income opportunities, partnerships and sponsorships.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, identify and secure new funding opportunities, grants and tenders
• Lead and co-ordinate high-quality bid writing, commissioning and tender submissions
• Support the Finance Manager with funding reviews, budgets and financial monitoring
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
• Contribute to organizational planning, sustainability and income diversification
• Ensure funding requirements, reporting and compliance are met
• Event planning/identify and co-ordinate fundraising opportunities

About You

The successful applicant will be self-motivated, detail-focused and high organized, with strong project management and communication skills. You will be able to work collaboratively while also managing competing priorities independently.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in bid writing, tenders and/or commissioning
• A track record of pro-active business development, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
• Strong relationship-building skills across multiple sectors
• Empathy and a clear commitment to Women’s Work values, aims and objectives

Additional Information

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Ref: BDM

How to Apply

For an informal discussion please email dionne.reid@womens-work.org.uk

Please apply by downloading and completing the below application form and returning it to applications@womens-work.org.uk

To download the application form, click here.

For a detailed job description and person specification, click here.

Closing date for all applications will be: Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 12Noon

If you have not had a response to your application it will mean your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We apologise that we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful applications individually, due to capacity and thank you for your interest in Women’s Work.

General Volunteers

We are also looking for general volunteers to help deliver our services in our headquarters. Our volunteers come from all walks of life with an array of skills and experience and many have benefited from the support of Women’s Work themselves as peer mentors. Being a volunteer is a great way to gain skills and experience which can help with securing future employment.

For more information about volunteering please contact us and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator

Email us at info@womens-work.org.uk or call 01332 242 525