Volunteer Business Development Executive | Find Your Feet CIC

As a Junior Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors.

What difference will you make?

Find Your Feet CIC is currently seeking volunteers to support our mission. By volunteering with us, you will play a crucial role in empowering an ethnic minority-led micro not-for-profit. Your contributions will directly support initiatives such as training, further education, workshops, and more, enabling these organisations to thrive and make a lasting difference in their communities. Moreover, your involvement will help foster diversity and inclusion within our organization and the broader community, aligning with our commitment to promoting equality and social justice. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and possess a desire to contribute your time and skills, we welcome you to join us in our efforts. Together, we can create positive change and uphold values of inclusivity and social responsibility.

What are we looking for?

Identify and pursue collaboration opportunities addressing education and employment goals. Tailor training initiatives with internal teams to meet diverse stakeholder needs. Stay updated on industry trends in training, education, and employment. Develop and send compelling proposals to potential clients. Follow up persistently on leads to nurture relationships and advance prospects. Demonstrate strong communication skills to build rapport with stakeholders. Conduct thorough lead generation activities, including cold calling and networking. Utilize canvassing techniques to engage with target audiences directly. Attend industry events to establish and maintain relationships with key decision-makers. Utilise LinkedIn and other platforms for prospecting and lead generation.

What will you be doing?

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in fostering partnerships with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. Your primary objective will be to identify opportunities for collaboration and promote our training initiatives and outreach programmes. By engaging with procurement departments, local council education authorities, charities, SMEs, and corporate entities, you will facilitate the delivery of our diverse training offerings, ranging from business and marketing programmes to employment support and talent acquisition initiatives. At FYF, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through tailored training initiatives and events, bridging the gap between education and employment. From comprehensive business and marketing programmes to employment opportunities, we provide solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Our commitment to community engagement and inclusivity drives us to collaborate with stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including local councils, charities, SMEs, and corporate entities. Join us in shaping meaningful career pathways, fostering social responsibility, and driving economic empowerment. Public Sector Engagement Collaborate with procurement departments, local council education authorities, and charities to offer tailored training initiatives that address both education and employment needs. Develop relationships with public sector stakeholders to understand their specific training and employment challenges. Promote our business, marketing, and employment programmes to support community development, upskilling, and workforce readiness initiatives. Organise and execute outreach events targeting hard-to-reach participants, leveraging marketing strategies and street teams. Private Sector Engagement Engage with SMEs to offer services in digital marketing, content creation, and design consultation, aligning with their business objectives and employment needs. Cultivate partnerships with corporate entities for CSR training initiatives, supporting their commitment to social responsibility and workforce development. Collaborate with diverse talent initiatives to facilitate talent acquisition and support companies in ESG compliance for reporting.