Business Development Officer (Supported Employment) - Local Authority - #2193397

Business Development Officer

• Job Type: Full-time - Interim
• Location: City-based, primarily field-based with around 2 days per week in the office
• Pay Rate:£20.46 per hour PAYE
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with occasional early starts for events etc

We are seeking a Business Development Officer to support a specialist employment programme that helps people with learning disabilities, autism and neurodiverse conditions access meaningful and sustainable work. This is a highly external-facing opportunity suited to a confident relationship-builder who can engage employers, create job opportunities and promote the value of supported employment across the local area.

This Business Development Officer position is ideal for someone with experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment or partnerships who wants to make a genuine social impact. The successful Business Development Officer will work closely with employers, Job Coaches and programme staff to expand opportunities for participants across a range of sectors.

Day-to-day of the role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers across a variety of sectors
• Promote the benefits of supported employment through meetings, networking and presentations
• Identify and develop job opportunities for programme participants
• Arrange employer meetings and convert interest into live vacancies and opportunities
• Work with employers to shape and adapt roles to suit individual strengths and needs
• Support inclusive recruitment practices and encourage accessible hiring approaches
• Collaborate with Job Coaches and internal teams to match opportunities to participants
• Maintain a pipeline of employer contacts, vacancies and partnership opportunities
• Work towards agreed engagement targets and keep accurate administrative records

Required skills & qualifications

• Experience in business development, employer engagement, recruitment, sales or partnerships
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence communicating with employers both face-to-face and remotely
• Ability to influence decision-makers and engage organisations at different levels
• Self-motivated approach with the ability to work towards targets and outcomes
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of supported employment, employability or disability employment programmes is desirable
• Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity would be advantageous
• Experience creating new job opportunities with employers is beneficial

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.46 PAYE
• Hybrid working with a mix of field-based activity and office attendance
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through supported employment
• Varied role combining employer engagement, networking and programme development
• Monday to Friday working pattern

How to apply

To apply for this Business Development Officer opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.