Business Development Support Officer
Location: Covering South East of England (Based in Kent)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £24,968 per annum based on 35 hours per week
Are you competent and focussed on attention to detail? Do you pride yourself in delivering high standard of service? If so, read on as this role could be for you!
For over 75 years, the British Red Cross has supported the NHS and provided a lifeline for vulnerable individuals. We’re now expanding our health and social care services in the South East of England, increasing the number of people we support and income generated.
What will a day in the life of the Business Development Support Officer involve?
- Supporting the Business Development Manager with business expansion plans and actions.
- Managing administrative functions of contract processes.
- Ensuring all documentation is kept up to date and available when required, including IT systems.
What do you need to be a successful Business Development Support Officer?
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability for prioritising your workload against competing deadlines.
- Ability to deliver clear communications both written and verbally.
- Administrative experience within process driven team.
- Experience delivering high quality service ensuring close attention to detail.
- Sound working knowledge of databases and Microsoft 365.
This role is hybrid with approximately 2 days per week in the office in Kent. Travel will also be required around South East area so a manual UK driving licence will be required.
The closing date for your application is Wednesday 8th May 2024.
What will you get in return for your dedication and expertise?
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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