FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES-2
Location
Cumbria | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you passionate about Lancashire and Cumbria? Do you want to make a difference to the local economy and community? Do you want to have a job where no two days, weeks or even months are the same? Perhaps you have lived in Lancashire and Cumbria all your life, perhaps you have moved away and are looking for that one great opportunity to bring you back home, or perhaps you have always wanted to live and work in Lancashire and Cumbria but need the job to move for – FSB Development Manager could be it.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.
Taking on our role of FSB Development Manager for Lancashire and Cumbria is a fantastic opportunity to work for the UK’s leading business organisation, representing the voice of small businesses with local politicians, stakeholders and media and leading local activity which supports member retention and recruitment and engagement.
The role is varied across key workstreams; Stakeholder relationships, Policy & Lobbying, Commercial & Membership and Volunteer & Member support. The successful candidate will (but not limited to):
Develop strong relationships with locally elected politicians, local authorities and any other local stakeholders, to ensure the needs of small businesses are considered within policy development. Identify, research, develop and promote national and local business issues as they arise, including where appropriate, representing FSB and its members at external meetings and by running policy focused events to raise FSB’s local profile. Develop strong media relations and be a media contact and spokesperson for FSB in the local area. Identify opportunities to promote FSB membership, generate sales leads to larger audiences and retain existing members. Work closely with the commercial and regional sales team to identify and secure sponsorship and/or other commercial opportunities that lead to recruitment and/or income generation through local activity. Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager developing opportunities for sales through local partnerships, B2B exhibitions, events and other networks. Work alongside colleagues within the wider organisation to deliver local element of national projects. Work alongside FSB volunteers who play a key role representing the FSB by providing briefings, guidance and general support to ensure they are able to represent the views of small businesses.
Who are we looking for?
In this extremely diverse position, applicants should have experience in one or more of the following, but will be expected to develop in other areas also: public affairs and campaigning, social media and building networks, regional media, volunteer management, communications, event and exhibition planning, media and communications, marketing and event management. The Development Manager role requires the post holder to develop a broad range of skills across various business areas so candidates from a wide range of backgrounds will be considered but ideally they should have an understanding of the local business environment and be able to demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships
The role is home based. The successful candidate would need to be located within the Lancashire or Cumbria geographical area and will involve some travel in the surrounding geographical area.
You must have a full valid UK driving licence and appropriate road worthy vehicle suitable for business use and be willing to travel within the region to attend events and meetings.
FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important and we provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.
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Salary
£49.3k per annum
