Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with DEBRA, the national charity and patient support organisation for people living with the rare, extremely painful, genetic skin blistering condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) .
Following exciting and consistent growth in income generation over the past year, the charity is looking to recruit a business development officer; someone to support the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Fundraising Team in securing partnership opportunities from existing and new corporate supporters
Role: Business Development Officer
Reports to: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Terms: Full time, permanent, hybrid (number of days in the office negotiable)
Salary: £32,500 upwards - depending on experience
DEBRA was initially established as a patient support group in 1978 but has since grown into a national organisation supporting more than 3,800 members, to include people living with EB, relatives, partners, or carers of someone with EB, healthcare professionals and researchers who work with EB.
The charity delivers community support, respite and specialist healthcare, as well as funding essential research to tackle this devastating condition.
The Business Development Officer will play a key role in securing and growing income from corporate members and local businesses.
You will focus on building new and existing relationships whilst coordinating and supporting corporate member recruitment retention activities and events, attending in person where appropriate.
This will include sourcing sponsorship and auction prizes for DEBRA events such as members weekend, major events and golf in England and Scotland.
This role will be target orientated.
Essential skills and experience needed:
Substantial and demonstrable customer service experience Experience of working in an office environment, within a busy team.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarise information clearly and concisely and write inspiring and engaging copy Ability to communicate with senior executives, owners to boardroom level Evidence of business development success, broken down from new business created to existing enhanced.
Excellent administrative and computer skills (experience with Charity CRM would be an advantage but training will be given) You must hold a current driving licence and be able to use own vehicle for work purposes on occasion.
We're also looking for someone who can demonstrate true commitment to the values and mission of DEBRA UK, with a passion for making a tangible impact on the lives of individuals and families affected with EB.
Closing date for applications : we will be interviewing people on a rolling basis so please apply at your earliest convenience.
To make an enquiry or to apply please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants: We look forward to hearing about your interest in this exciting opportunity!