Business Development Manager

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit an experienced fundraising, business development and donor relations specialist to help us grow and diversify our donor base and funding portfolio.  

Working closely with staff across the organisation, and under the direction of the CEO, the role is responsible for driving business development, fundraising and donor relations activities by cultivating pipeline opportunities, coordinating high quality proposals and leading internal engagement with the business development strategy including embedding effective business development practices and processes with our teams. 

This is a great opportunity to create a lasting impact by helping to create opportunities where innovation and research can positive affect those affected by humanitarian crises.  

The successful candidate will have proven fundraising and business development experience in the humanitarian / international development sector. You will also need to demonstrate: 

• The ability to build positive relationships with a range of donors and upstream partners 
• A track record of successful proposal development and bid coordination 
• Experience of developing fundraising strategies and coordinating activities to deliver them 

• The ability to work independently and proactively to deliver solutions and results. 
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with staff across teams and functions to embed best practice business development practice 

A good understanding of research and innovation approaches in the humanitarian context would also be an advantage. 

Please ensure you complete the personal statement as part of the application process to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.  Please note that we will assess your communication skills on the quality of your personal statement and CV as well as any presented achievements. 

About Elrha 

Elrha is a global charity that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We fund and support projects that go on to shape the way in which people across the world are supported during a crisis. We are based in the UK, but our roles have a global reach. We’re an established and respected part of the humanitarian community, working closely and meaningfully with our fellow networks and actors to make change happen. 

Hybrid Working 

Elrha is currently transitioning to new hybrid ways of working and with the aim of promoting flexible working practices. Other than the expectation to attend occasional team meetings in person at our office locations in Cardiff and London, employees can chose to work either in their designated office base or at their home within the UK. We are happy to discuss flexible working options and patterns at interview. 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion 

Elrha is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Salaries and benefits 

Jobs are positioned within the salary structure based on evaluation. New employees will usually be appointed at the bottom of the grade, however the appointed salary may also take into account the relevant experience a candidate brings to a role. Elrha is committed to paying staff in a fair and equitable way and will benchmark all salary offers in line with the pay of existing staff. 

Elrha also has a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday entitlement which increases year on year, minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), staff discount scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and life cover. 

Pre-employment Checks 

Any employment with Elrha will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date: 

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable) 
• receipt of satisfactory references 

• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role 

Elrha is a wholly owned subsidiary of Save the Children. We are able to benefit from a range of support services provided by Save the Children UK, including recruitment systems. For this reason you will be directed to Save the Children UK’s job portal upon clicking ‘apply’. 

Please ensure you read the full job description and complete the Personal Statement as requested in the application process. We look forward to hearing from you.