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Remote
£46,000 - £51,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (18 months)

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

WFD’s exciting plans for growth include diversifying our donor funding and delivering our new business development strategy.

As our new Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in expanding our funding portfolio, unlocking new strategic partnerships, and scaling high-impact programmes across more than 50 countries.

Working closely with the Head of Business Development and Funding Partnerships, this role will

Strategy - Actively engage in donor analysis; identifying emerging donor trends and contribute to the diversification of donor funding and the execution of our new business development strategy.

Systems -​ Review and design effective business development systems and operating procedures.

Proposals - Lead funding opportunities with institutional donors (FCDO, ISF, EC and other bilateral European donors) including trusts and foundations when renewing or expanding WFD’s non-regional portfolio.

We are looking for the following

  • Track record of engaging with, developing and delivering business development strategies.
  • At least 4 years’ experience managing end-to-end bid processes.
  • Experience writing convincing bids for both grants and commercial contracts.
  • Evidence of winning institutional funding.
  • Strong understanding of donor landscapes.
  • Experience working with global cross-functional teams.
  • Strong proposal writing and budgeting skills.
  • Proficient in business development systems and operations procedures including designing and implementing.
  • Experience in consortium development and strong negotiation skills.
  • Strategic and commercially aware.
  • Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
  • A confident communicator and collaborator
  • Self-motivated and proactive.

​Apply by 25th May 2026. Upload your CV and Cover Letter directly to our website.

Organisation
Westminster Foundation for Democracy View profile Organisation type Non Charity Employer Company size 101 - 500

To mobilise British and international expertise to support people around the world to strengthen democracy in their country.

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Posted on: 08 May 2026
Closing date: 25 May 2026 at 09:40
Tags: Fundraising, International Development, Business Development, Business Intelligence, Commercial, Human Rights, Grants