Overview

Are you the Business Development Specialist we are looking for? We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Officer to join our dynamic team and support the Head of Business Development to ensure our growth strategy and goals are delivered via organic growth of services, the launch of new services and growth via business acquisition.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for researching, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing relationships with key stakeholders, and creating effective growth strategies. You will play a vital role in expanding our service base and achieving revenue targets. The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in business development and a passion for building successful partnerships. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with Local Authorities, HSCPs or similar public sector organisations as well as private and third sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Market Research
• Market Expansion
• Strategy Development
• Relationship & Partnership Development
• Tender & Proposal Preparation
• Database Building & Management
• Networking
• Collaborative Working & Engagement
• Reporting

What you will bring

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Degree or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or related subject
• Previous experience in a business development, sales support or similar role
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office/SharePoint
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge and experience of working with disabled people
• Astute business and financial acumen
• Enthusiasm for improving the lives of disabled people

What you need to know

We encourage a work/life balance, so we’re open to discussing start and finish times that work around your life. You need to be within commutable distance of the central belt. You should also be able to regularly travel to visit our services across Scotland.

Due to travel requirements, having a driver’s licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this hybrid role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,925.00 pa
• 37 days’ holidays per year
• Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme
• Up to 3 x annual salary death in service
• Free PVG checks throughout your employment
• Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts

Applying to Capability Scotland

Applying to join our family is easy by clicking apply now. You’ll then hear from us within three weeks of the noted closing date. We’ll invite successful candidates to an interview so we can learn more about what makes each other tick, in a safe and secure way.

A full job description of this role is available by clicking here: Business Development Officer May 2025

For more information on this role, you can email Rachel Connor on Rachel.Connor@Capability.Scot

Closing date – 16th Sept 2025 12am (Interviews - 25th Sept)

Note: previous candidates need not apply

We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

General Information

Capability Scotland is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We are happy to consider job-share applications. Capability Scotland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and conducts thorough pre-employment checks on all preferred candidates. A copy of Capability Scotland’s Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team.