Development Officer

• Lead research and strategic intelligence gathering to spot development opportunities, track market activity, and provide insight to senior stakeholders
• Manage and analyse data, maintain dashboards and KPIs, and produce clear reports to inform business planning and strategic direction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, including people with lived experience, families, local authorities, and donors
• Support the delivery of developmental activities which could include
• tender submissions, mobilisation projects, fundraising applications, communication and impact
• Work independently to plan, prioritise and deliver high quality outputs within deadlines working in line with compliance requirements, including GDPR and other relevant legislation
• Champion Thera vision, mission and values

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and web based platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with a variety of people
• Ability to process, interpret and present information clearly
• Experience contributing to the delivery of projects and meeting deadlines
• Ability to travel across England and Scotland, including occasional overnight stays
• A passion for making the world a better place
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with autonomy

• Knowledge of the adult social care, disability, charity, or business development sectors
• Experience working with or alongside people with a learning disability
• Relevant educational qualification (e.g., social care or business development)
• Understanding of some or all of the following areas project planning, tendering, fundraising, communications and/ or impact management

33 days Annual leave including bank holidays