As Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and securing new funding opportunities that align with ETF’s mission and strategic goals. This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage the full bid lifecycle - from market research and stakeholder engagement to bid writing and submission.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Business Development, you’ll work closely with internal teams to develop compelling proposals and ensure ETF remains competitive in a dynamic funding landscape.

The successful candidate will have:
 

• Significant experience in business development, bid management, or fundraising within the education, public, or non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding from diverse sources, including government, trusts, and international funders. 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder bids. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of producing persuasive proposals. 

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If you are an exceptional candidate with an eye for detail, who enjoys working in a vibrant and cooperative environment, we welcome your application.

 Applicants should apply by submitting a CV and cover letter (2 pages maximum), outlining your experience and relevant qualifications of the person specification. 

• Starting Salary: £50,500 per annum to start, with service and performance related progression.
• Contract type: Full-time and fixed term for 12 months
• Location: London Victoria / Hybrid 
• Deadline for applications: 30 September 2025

ETF reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
 
Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Therefore, successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
 
ETF is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

• Generous holiday entitlement (28.5 days) – Plus 3 closure days’ in between the Christmas and the New Year period 8 Bank Holidays
• London Allowance of £1,000 per annum (if eligible) for hybrid working London office based staff to support commuting costs
• Pension Scheme provided by Aviva (Employer = 6% / Employee = 2%)
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary upon death in service)
• Group income protection
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan (Enables you to get reimbursed £100s for optical, dental, physio and other day-to-day health costs, plus health and wellbeing discounts (for all directly employed staff).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Help@Hand
• Staff Training and Development
• Work-life balance policies / Flexible Working / TOIL
• Volunteering leave – 5 days in total (3 days paid and 2 days unpaid)
• Generous sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• CPD Opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to our onsite gym (chargeable at £4.99 for a day pass, £12.99 for a week pass or "26 per month) – TruConnect
• BHN Extra Discounts – Great savings over 100 brands