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Business Development Manager

Salary: up to £29,200 (24 hrs per week)
Contract type: Twelve Months Fixed Term Employment Contract (can be extended by mutual agreement)

It is important to us that we secure the best outcome for Citizens Advice Essex arising out of this project, so we are also willing to consider expressions of interest from independent consultants or consultancy firms that would wish to provide services that meet the same objectives but on a contract for services basis. For those interested in this route please contact chaircae@gmail.com to request the tender pack.

Location: Flexible at one of the offices of our members across Essex, Southend or Thurrock, or home based.

Description:
Citizens Advice Essex is a consortium of 12 Local Citizens Advice (LCA) Centres, working collaboratively to improve information, advice, guidance and advocacy services for the people of Essex including the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock

We are ideally seeking an experienced Business Development professional who networks, makes connections, builds relationships, and pursues opportunities.

You will lead our efforts to generate revenue, will be focused and have strong communication skills. Ideally being an enthusiastic individual with exceptional project management skills and a strategic eye for business development opportunities.

You will enable the consortia to develop by enabling:
• Application for or negotiation of new County-wide grants and contracts
• Delivery of new county wide services
• Greater impact of the Citizens Advice service
• Closer inter-working and shared services between Local Citizens Advice offices
• Working in partnership with Local Citizens Advice managers to assist, the development of new and diverse funding streams adding further value to CA Essex.
• A single point of contact for county or higher level funding agencies and stakeholders to maintain and develop services
• More effective partnership working with external organisations
• Co-ordination where appropriate of research and campaigning, particularly where this is linked to new funding

How to apply:
The job application pack is available from chaircae@gmail.com

Closing Date:12 October 2018
Interview Date: week commencing 22 October 2018

For an informal and in confidence discussion about the role, please contact David Pickles (Chair) on 07895 411341

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