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Business Development Coordinator

Job description

Business Development Coordinator

Dudley & Surrounding Areas Part-Time | 18 Hours per Week | Temporary to Permanent £14.68 per hour + Bonus Scheme (Own vehicle essential)

Are you passionate about events, relationship building and community engagement?

We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a well-established charitable organisation seeking a proactive and personable Business Development Coordinator to help drive commercial growth through events, venue hire, corporate partnerships, and community engagement activities.
This varied role would suit someone with experience as an Events Coordinator, Business Development Executive, Partnerships Coordinator, Venue Sales Coordinator, Account Manager, Community Engagement Officer, Corporate Fundraiser, or Hospitality Events Manager.
If you enjoy developing relationships, organising successful events, identifying new business opportunities and making a positive impact within the local community, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Business Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in growing income streams and promoting the organisation's facilities and services to businesses, community groups and private clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Managing venue hire and event enquiries from first contact through to booking confirmation
  • Preparing quotations and following up enquiries to maximise conversion rates
  • Developing relationships with businesses, community organisations and potential partners
  • Identifying opportunities to increase revenue through corporate events, private hire and strategic partnerships
  • Representing the organisation at networking events, exhibitions and community meetings
  • Coordinating all aspects of event planning and delivery
  • Liaising with internal teams, caterers, suppliers and external stakeholders
  • Organising event schedules, room layouts, equipment requirements and logistics
  • Providing exceptional customer service throughout the client journey
  • Supporting initiatives that enhance community engagement and strengthen the organisation's local profile
  • Resolving issues efficiently to ensure successful event delivery and outstanding client satisfaction

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
  • Experience in business development, sales, account management, events, hospitality, fundraising or partnership development
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities
  • A customer-focused approach with outstanding communication skills
  • Commercial awareness and confidence in identifying growth opportunities
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders, clients and community partners
  • Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What's on Offer?

  • £14.68 per hour plus bonus
  • Part-time opportunity offering work-life balance
  • Temporary-to-permanent position with long-term career potential
  • Varied role combining events, business development and community engagement
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference within a respected charitable organisation
  • Supportive team environment
  • No two days are the same

Apply Today

If you're an organised, commercially minded professional with a passion for events, partnerships and community engagement, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to find out more about this exciting Business Development Coordinator opportunity in Dudley