Business Development Support Officer

Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice are seeking a Business Development Support Officer to provide comprehensive administrative, research, and coordination support to the Business Development Manager and Chief Executive, helping to identify funding opportunities, develop bids, and maintain strong partnerships. They will provide confidential day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the Business Development Manager, and to the Chief Executive, where required and assist in identifying gaps in service provision by gathering information, compiling data, and supporting the development of sustainable funding options. The role will require the person to ensure effective communication, accurate data management, and smooth delivery of business development activities that support the organisation's strategic aims. As they will support the identification of partnership funding opportunities by carrying out initial research and preparing summary information. The person will have strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication pathways with existing and potential partner organisations ensuring information is shared promptly and accurately. They will also provide assistance during bid development, including gathering background data, drafting sections of documents, and preparing paperwork prior to final sign-off by the Chief Executive and take ownership of bid development when multiple funding opportunities arise.