Development Manager - Preston, United Kingdom - Federation of Small Businesses
Description
Do you have an interest inbuilding relations with key stakeholders, partners, media and importantly local businesses owners but also have a passion to develop & deliver campaigns, plan events & seminars & build a local communityof small business?
What will you do?
Taking on our role of FSB Development Manager is a fantastic opportunity to work for the UK's leading business organisation supporting small businesses through our campaigning, public affairs and growing FSB membership through our commercial activities.
The role is home based and will involve travel in the surrounding geographical area and on occasion wider within the UK.As a membership organisation you will be working alongside FSB volunteers who play a key role representing the FSB at meetings, eventsand with local media.
Your role is to providing briefings, guidance and general support to ensure they are able to represent the views of small businesses.
You will also work closely with our local sales team developing opportunities for sales through localpartnerships, B2B exhibitions, events and other networks.
You must have a full valid UK driving licence and appropriate road worthy vehicle suitable for business use.Who are we looking for?
Exposure of Public affairs and campaigning.
Social media, building networks, regional media, volunteer management, communications experience.
The post holder to develop a broad range of skills across various business areas.
A good understanding of the local business environment.
The ability to build strong relationships.
You must have a full valid UK driving licence and appropriate road worthy vehicle suitable for business use.
In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you'll also benefit from:
Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Group Personal Pension (GPP)
Health cash plan*Critical illness and income protection
Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
How to apply
About Us
Established nearly 50 years ago to help small businesses and the self-employed achieve their ambitions, FSB is a not-for-profit organisation that's run by members, for members.
We're also the UK's leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change which supports smaller businesses to grow and succeed.
With teams across the UK, we work we work with governments, elected members and decision-makers to make real change happen.
Our lobbying arm starts with the work of our team in Westminster which focuses on UK and English policy issues.
In addition to this, our expert teams in Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast work with governments, elected members and decision-makers in Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland.
Additional Information
All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
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