Business Development Officer
Quick answer
Paddock Trust is hiring a part-time Business Development Officer (22.5 hours per week) with a salary of £20,476 to £23,242 per annum (pro rata) to lead bid writing and funding development in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
- Role
- Business Development Officer
- Organization
- Paddock Trust
- Location
- Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (On-site)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £20,476 to £23,242 per annum (pro rata), based on a full-time equivalent salary of £33,669 to £38,220
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
- Apply by
- 2026-10-20
The role
Exciting opportunity to join Paddock Trust in a newly created Business Development Officer role. You'll lead on bid writing and funding development, helping us secure new investment and grow services that support local communities.
What you'll do
- Identifying and researching funding, grant and tender opportunities
- Writing compelling bids, funding applications and proposals
- Working with colleagues to gather evidence, outcomes and impact data
- Building positive relationships with funders, commissioners and partners
- Supporting the development of new projects and income-generating opportunities
- Maintaining a pipeline of funding opportunities and coordinating submissions
What it takes
- Experience in bid writing, fundraising, tender writing or business development
- Ability to write clearly, persuasively and to a high standard
- Researching opportunities and developing strong applications
- Building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Organized, proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, and is on-site.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £20,476 to £23,242 per annum (pro rata), based on a full-time equivalent salary of £33,669 to £38,220.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in bid writing, fundraising, tender writing or business development, ability to write clearly and persuasively, researching opportunities and developing strong applications, building effective relationships with stakeholders, and being organized and proactive.
How do I apply?
You can apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job listing.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 20 October 2026 at 16:00.
How to apply
Apply directly on Paddock Trust's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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