We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Business Development Coordinator to play a pivotal role in our Central Services in location.

Sitting in Hestia's Integrated Business Development Team, responsibilities will also include playing a key role in supporting the completion & submission of bids that directly feed into our ambitious growth targets and enable us to extend our reach to more individuals in crisis.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The role involves managing and updating a contracts database to ensure all agreements are accurately recorded and include signed copies. It includes tracking changes to contracts, such as pricing or staffing, and supporting the business development team in preparing bids and tenders for new work. This includes completing required forms, gathering information from other departments, and submitting all necessary documents on time. The person in this role helps coordinate internal meetings, keeps records up to date, and communicates with staff across different teams to support the preparation of tender submissions. They also monitor new business opportunities, attend relevant meetings and training, and help maintain a library of standard responses for use in bids. Additionally, they may help produce marketing material, respond to questions from commissioners, and visit services to gather useful information. Overall, the role combines administrative, research, communication, and coordination duties to support the organisation's efforts in securing new contracts and maintaining existing ones.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick  all  the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

This person has experience working as part of a team, offering administrative support throughout the life of a project. They understand how to collaborate effectively with other teams, think ahead, and solve problems. They have strong writing and communication abilities, are well organised, and have some experience in research and analysis. In return we offer a friendly and supportive working environment, flexible working, career development opportunities, a comprehensive training and induction programme

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!

Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.