Business Development & Fundraising Officer£280 per day | 12-month contract
Location: Birmingham (hybrid / site-based within Parks & Green Spaces)
We are seeking an experienced Business Development & Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of income generation, commercialisation and external funding initiatives across Birmingham's Parks & Green Spaces service. This is a key role within the City Operations Directorate, responsible for identifying, developing and managing franchise opportunities, funding bids and business cases that help maximise investment and income across a diverse parks portfolio.
Key responsibilities

• Lead and project-manage income generation and commercial opportunities, including franchises such as mobile and static catering, car parking and other commercial schemes.
• Manage competitive tendering exercises in line with procurement and governance requirements
• Develop and deliver external funding bids, options appraisals, risk assessments and detailed business plans from concept to delivery.
• Plan, chair and contribute to stakeholder consultation activities, including meetings with elected members, community groups and residents.
• Design and manage consultation exercises (online surveys, questionnaires, email engagement)
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior officers and portfolio holders
• Monitor budgets and income performance, taking corrective action where required
• Act as the key point of contact for enquiries relating to franchise and commercial schemes
• Produce content for websites and social media, working closely with Marketing and PR colleagues
• Collate, analyse and present financial and performance data to support decision-making

About youYou will bring:

• Proven experience delivering income generation projects and managing commercial initiatives
• Strong experience of budget monitoring, forecasting and reporting
• A track record of producing business plans, funding bids and performance reports for senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational, administrative and numeracy skills with strong attention to detail
• Confidence chairing meetings and engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related systems
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Contract details

• Day rate: £280 per day (Inside/Outside IR35 to be confirmed by the hiring organisation)
• Contract length: 12 months
• Hours: 36.5 hours per week
• Base location: Kings Heath, Birmingham (with site visits across the city)

If you're motivated by delivering commercial impact in a public-facing environment and want to play a part in shaping sustainable funding for vital green spaces, we'd love to hear from you.
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