Senior Development Manager

We're looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Senior Development Manager to identify new funding opportunities, develop high quality funding proposals that generate income for CSE's work in line with CSE's strategy and objectives. The successful candidate will nurture new and existing partner, client, and funder relationships.

Pay and conditions

-The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week (minimum of 30 hours to be considered
for the right candidate).

-The starting salary for the role will be grade H £41,802

- Flexible, hybrid working permitted for this role with a minimum of two to three
working days presence in the office expected.

Why choose CSE?

- Attractive pension (6% employee contribution, CSE contribute 8%).
- 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), increasing to 27 after 10 years continuous service.
- Critical illness cover & health cash plan
- A variety of discounts including vehicle breakdown cover, gym discounts and retail discounts on food and travel etc.
- Flexible working environment with most roles allowing for hybrid working.
- Tech and bike purchase schemes
- Employee Assistance programme
- Free weekly yoga classes

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

- Work effectively with others to develop funding proposals for CSE projects.
- Lead the response to competitive Invitations to Tender, which require a specific
and timely response to a client's brief and the ability to highlight and sell relevant
CSE strengths and expertise.
- Support our development process by giving direction, supervision, and support to
all contributing staff.
- Work with delivery teams and colleagues to set project budgets, costing work
accurately using CSE's development and financial tools.
- Ensure effective set up of new projects and facilitate the handover when a project
bid has a successful outcome.
- Ensure appropriate quality checks are carried out on all proposals.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.
All CSE staff receive training and are given study time to complete the NEA City & Guilds in Energy Awareness.

Minimum Maths and English GCSE
- At least 5 years or work experience in a project development or fundraising role
with a proven track record of securing funding for projects or services.
- Familiarity with project management practices and systems.
- A commitment to CSEs work and charitable mission.
- The ability to construct clear and effective project proposals and tender
documents.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good administrative skills with a strong attention to detail and commitment to
quality.
- Self-motivated with a flexible attitude and a proven ability to manage own time and
multitask.
- Empathy towards the challenges people face and communities face on their
journey to net-zero.
- A general understanding of sustainable energy, fuel poverty and climate change., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Permanent (State period), Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week to be considered).

About the organisation

We share our knowledge and practical experience to empower people to change the way they think and act about energy.