Business Development Director

Are you looking to join a Charity where you will make a huge difference to communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry?
Since 1995, CISWO have been working to improve lives and reduce disadvantage in coal mining communities. Their services really do make an incredible difference to people's lives. Their primary focus is on providing for former mineworkers and their families most in need through their personal welfare service, helping people with practical and emotional support, benefits advice, advice about coping with ill-health and immobility and providing access to financial support.
We are delighted to be working in partnership with CISWO to recruit them a Business Development Director to be based at their Head Office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Working as part of the directorate team, this will be responsible for the development of income generation strategies and activities, commercial opportunities and strategic management of the organisations property portfolio.
This is a great opportunity for someone with experience at a senior level in commercial/Business Development, income generation and managing a land and property portfolio.
As Business Development Director, you will:
*Working alongside the CEO and Directorate team, contribute to the overall strategic direction and management of the organisation as a whole.
*Develop an income generation strategy to ensure the long-term sustainability for the charity
*Diversify income streams and maximise opportunities for external income generation through grant and contract income, commercial activity and maximising the organisations land portfolio
*Work with the regional development managers to develop business plans and funding strategies for partner charities to secure their sustainability for the future
*Lead on the development and implementation of an asset management strategy, ensuring that the organisation maximises the value and performance of their property portfolio
*Manage the organisation's asset management function and land portfolio.
*Monitor performance against strategic priorities relating to the property portfolio
*Ensure the organisation meets its obligations in property compliance, safety standards and regulations
*Form and maintain key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to identify, develop and deliver projects for the benefit of local communities.
The essential qualities, skills and experience you will need to apply for this role:
*Significant experience at senior manager/director level in a similar or associated role/ organisation
*Excellent leadership skills with a proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate individuals and teams
*Relevant professional/ management qualification or equivalent by experience
*Demonstrable ability to review complex issues, develop and evaluate options and implement practical solutions
*An understanding of income streams available to the charity / not for profit sector
*Demonstrable success of delivering to and beyond income generation targets through a range of strategies and methodologies including grants income
*Experience in commercial / Business Development
*Experience of land and property management and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of managing a land and property portfolio.
*Able to represent the organisation at all levels including stakeholders, media, Government and board
*Flexibility to travel within the UK
For more information on this fantastic opportunity please call Laura Iliff on or email Please note that the closing date is rolling on this role so if you are interested please get in touch asap.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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