Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Fixed Term Contract- 2 years
c.£32,000- £35,000 per annum
Hybrid Working, London Based, Part Time- 4 days per week

The Talent Set is excited to partner with Magic Bus, an international development charity dedicated to empowering young people to break free from poverty and build fulfilling lives. Operating in India and Nepal, Magic Bus provides adolescents with essential life skills and employability training, supported by significant multi-year funding partnerships. With a vision to expand its impact, Magic Bus is seeking a dynamic and ambitious Business Development Manager from a high value background to diversify and grow its supporter base in the UK and Europe, engaging foundations and high-net worth donors. This role offers an opportunity to drive meaningful change by building partnerships that support young people on their journey out of poverty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage potential high-net-worth supporters for Magic Bus through partnerships, event sponsorship, and major donations.
• Develop and execute acquisition strategies for a portfolio of new business prospects to secure sustained support.
• Meet annual targets for new contacts, engagement, and income generation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on prospecting, pitching, and negotiating new partnerships.
• Build and manage strong relationships with partners to maximise support and uphold Magic Bus’s reputation.
• Contribute to strategic and operational planning and represent Magic Bus at external events as needed.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience from the charity or not for profit sector in development of relationships from family foundations or major donors with a track record of establishing valuable partnerships and achieving financial targets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong skills in prospecting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, capable of creating impactful pitches and proposals.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work effectively under pressure, translating strategy into action.
• Commitment to Magic Bus’s mission, values, and principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; experience with international development or the Indian diaspora is an advantage.

The deadline for applications is Friday 29th November 2024.

To be considered for this position, please apply with your CV as soon as possible. Please note that only candidates with the right to work in the UK can be considered. Regrettably, we may not be able to reply to every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.