Community and Business Development Officer

Community & Business Development Officer
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Contract: Full-time (37 hours), term-time + 5 weeks (44 weeks), permanent
Salary: £24,304 - £25,325 actual salary
 
We're working with a highly successful secondary school in Winchester to recruit a Community & Business Development Officer. This is a varied and rewarding role combining relationship-building, income generation, and community engagement.
 
This position is ideal for someone with a background in sales, partnerships, or administration, who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities to generate income and grow engagement.
 
The role includes:

Driving income through sponsorship, fundraising, and partnership activity
Developing and expanding the school's lettings programme
Building relationships with local businesses, alumni, and community groups
Promoting opportunities for external organisations to engage with the school
Managing stakeholder data and maintaining accurate records
Supporting marketing, PR, and communications activity
Organising events and engagement opportunities (some evenings/weekends)
Producing reports on income and engagement for senior leadership What we're looking for:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities
Highly organised with excellent administrative and IT skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to adapt in a busy environment Desirable:

Experience in business development, partnerships, fundraising, or sales
Experience working in education or a community-focused environment
Experience using databases or CRM systems  
Working pattern:

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Term-time plus 5 additional weeks  
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking school, where you'll play a key role in strengthening community links and supporting long-term growth.
 
Safeguarding statement:
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references