Regional Business Development Lead at British Council

Role Purpose

The Regional Business Development Lead will lead the identification, positioning for and pursuit of donor, trusts, foundations and corporate funding for TVET, Non-formal Education (NFE) and Arts in Sub-Saharan Africa in line with Regional, Country and Business Unit/ Sector priorities. The role holder will lead on relationships with key donors and partners in the sectors as well as assess the current market, identify market opportunities/needs and develop position plans in line with the country strategy using marketing insights to develop & deliver audience led BD strategy, priorities & plan.

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:

• Graduate degree in relevant field or work equivalent experience
• Strong background in winning client and partnership contracts exceeding £500k
• Demonstrable track record in successful proposal development and management
• Ability to identify opportunities, write technical bids for them and speak credibly to donors/clients

Desirable:

• Financial control or programme management qualifications

Role Specific Skills:

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication skills
• Attention to details and processes
• Analytical skills & Financial literacy
• Negotiation skills
• Goal focused
• Eagerness to learn and ability to be flexible