Business Development Manager

Lewes, East Sussex (Hybrid)
£35,700 per year pro rata
Full-time or part-time (30 Hours Minimum)
Permanent
Job description

Are you driven by the desire to create lasting change for vulnerable communities? Zetetick Housing is looking for a dynamic and strategic Business Development Manager to deliver results in expanding our network, services and impact. In this role, you’ll do more than secure partnerships—you’ll build vital relationships that open doors, develop initiatives that transform lives, and drive business growth in alignment with our mission. With a strong sales background, you will have a focus on fostering long-term success, and be at the heart of a team dedicated to making a difference.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and an environment that supports both your professional and personal growth. Be the catalyst for change—apply today and help us expand our reach more people, and help more families. 

From flexible working, health awareness and support for our staff through training, 25+ days holiday and much more we do our best to ensure everyone is able to work in a supportive, dynamic and engaging workspace. We are fuelled by our Bedrock values that encourage growth and development through kindness and social responsibility.

 

Job Purpose:

Zetetick Housing is entering a new stage of growth, and we are looking for an experienced business development professional to drive forward a new team of focused, friendly and determined individuals to help our organisation grow.  You’ll be looking for an opportunity to bring your ideas and experience into and you will lead both digital and community development functions with a focus on generating growth and sustainability for the organisation. You’ll be out on meetings, enjoy telling people about what we do – and bringing on board new partners in property and our local community creating value, raising brand awareness, income and aligning with our mission.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team with an understanding of how you are contributing to the organisation’s strategic goals.
  • Gain awareness of our vision, mission, and core service model, and be a brand expert on us when asked any question either out and about, on the phone, or using that knowledge when writing sales copy.
  • Estate agent partnership growth: Working to establish us further as a go to for local estate agents across our area of operation.
  • Educating our local authority partners: You’ll drive the team to build up awareness with our partners in local authorities by getting in front of social care, and housing teams to tell them all about why we do what we do.
  • Collaboration is key: Work closely with the fundraising manager, housing, and finance teams to ensure that our key messages are joined up.
  • Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including landlords, estate agents, service providers, and major community partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and mutual value.
  • Innovation and Growth: Share your ideas, research, insight and understanding in supporting the departments continual improvement. 
  • Reporting accurately on the team’s performance. The team will be measured on number of relevant meetings, presentations and new partnerships bought on each quarter.
  • Be prepared to commit to ad hoc tasks across the organisation on occasion. Everyone at Zetetick is expected to conduct Homeliness visits and contribute to work at times that is not exclusive to their job description.

 

About You:

You are a dynamic, relationship-driven professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and driving growth. You understand the importance of building strong, lasting connections that contribute to the long-term success of Zetetick Housing. Your ability to stay focused while managing multiple projects and priorities is one of your strengths, and you excel in fast-paced environments where flexibility is key.

You are a clear communicator, able to articulate ideas and proposals confidently to different audiences, whether presenting to senior leadership, partners, or community members. Most importantly, you bring a positive, resilient attitude to everything you do, maintaining composure and focus even under pressure.

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Zetetick Housing Charity View profile Company size 21 - 50

To provide and maintain specialised quality homes, not just housing. To empower choice and deliver dignity to all we work with.

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Posted on: 30 September 2024
Closing date: 30 October 2024 at 15:19
Tags: Administration, Business Development, Retail / Sales, Housing, Autism, Brand, Commercial, Partnerships, Strategy

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