DEBRA UK
Business Development Manager - Scotland
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Business Development Manager
DEBRA is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our friendly and supportive team, to help grow our fundraising activity, on a Part Time Contract, working 21 hours, earning a salary of £25,200-£27,000 per annum. This role is based in Scotland hybrid & travel across Scotland and occasional trips to DEBRA's Head Office
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorship
- Secure corporate partnerships aligned to DEBRA's mission
- Generate sponsorship income for events and campaigns
- Develop compelling partnership proposals
- Manage and progress a pipeline of prospects
Event Income
- Drive ticket, table and team sales for Scottish fundraising events
- Support the sale and delivery of sponsorship packages
- Generate leads through supporter and business networks
- Represent DEBRA at events
Auctions, Raffles & Prize Procurement
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- Secure auction prizes, raffle items
- Build relationships with businesses and donors
- Coordinate prize fulfilment and donor stewardship
- Ensure compliance with fundraising and data protection requirements
- Conduct appropriate due diligence on partners and donors
Relationship Management & Reporting
- Deliver excellent supporter stewardship
- Maintain accurate CRM records
- Report on pipeline activity, income and prize values
- Support a joined-up approach across fundraising, marketing, finance and supporter care teams
Essential Skills
- Experience in business development, fundraising, sponsorship or account management
- Strong networking and relationship management skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Experience managing pipelines and CRM systems
- Organised, self-motivated and results-focused
- Commitment to delivering excellent supporter experiences
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Skills
- Charity sector experience
- Knowledge of corporate fundraising/sponsorship
- Understanding of CSR, ESG and corporate giving
- Established Scottish business network
Why work for us here at DEBRA!
Our mission is a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa. Our vision is that we live in a world where no one suffers with Epidermolysis Bullosa and we provide lifelong care for all those affected/impacted by living with EB.
We offer:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Matched 4% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- EAP
- 24/7 GP service
- Employee benefits portal
DEBRA is committed to EDI and welcomes all applications. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. All roles are subject to a DBS and two satisfactory references.
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