Location
Based within our Central Office in Islington, with home working possible and regular visits to services across London, Brighton, Luton, Bedford, Kent, and Liverpool. You may also be required to work at other locations as needed. Please note that our central office and some other services do not have step-free access.

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Salary
£32,000 per annum

About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Development team at Social Interest Group (SIG) as a Business Development Officer, reporting to the Head of Business Development. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth, reach, and expansion of SIG’s services. Your responsibilities will include identifying new funding and tender opportunities, preparing submissions, managing documents, and supporting marketing efforts. Key duties include leading the development of processes and procedures for grant and tender approvals and submissions, supporting marketing communications including intranet, social media, and merchandise management, conducting research and analysis to identify fundraising and tender opportunities, completing competitor analysis to monitor trends, drafting responses for smaller tenders and fundraising bids, and preparing budget sheets for tenders and grants.

About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with high-quality support and care across residential, drop-in centres, community floating support, probation settings, and hospitals in London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent, and Liverpool. Our mission is to transform lives through empowering change, creating healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. We focus on trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that help keep people out of prison, hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information
Please note this vacancy may close early due to ongoing application screening. An enhanced DBS check is required, and some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Sponsorship is not available; please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Experience
Familiarity with tender processes and fundraising principles is essential. Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is required.

About you
You are proactive, detail-oriented, and organised with excellent written and oral communication skills. You have the ability to create engaging content with strong proofreading skills. You are creative, results-driven, and able to travel to attend market engagement events and visit services to gain a deeper understanding of SIG’s offerings. Alignment with SIG’s values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency is important.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed, but relevant experience and skills in business development, tendering, and fundraising are expected.

Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (full-time equivalent), increasing with length of service
- Employer pension contribution
- Eligibility for Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports, and more
- Reflective practice sessions with a therapist to support mental health and wellbeing
- Training and development opportunities including upskilling and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Ambassador programme