Business Development Officer

Location: Flexible hybrid working, minimum 3 days in our office in Crayford
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 10am – 4pm)
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 22nd June 2025

Make a lasting impact for the millions living with allergies.

At Allergy UK, we’re the leading national charity supporting people with allergic conditions. We’re looking for a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Officer to drive growth through our Endorsements Programme, helping connect people with products that support their health and wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales and relationship management background to join a growing team and contribute directly to our charitable mission.

What you’ll be doing:

·      Identifying and engaging new clients for Allergy UK’s product Endorsements Programme

·      Managing a pipeline of opportunities from initial enquiry through to signed agreements

·      Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to ensure renewals and growth

·      Promoting cross-organisational engagement opportunities such as fundraising and campaigns

·      Working collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, Fundraising, and Corporate Partnerships

·      Tracking market trends and competitor activity to identify new growth areas

·      Ensuring accurate CRM records and high-quality client service throughout

What we’re looking for:

·      Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally in a commercial or B2B setting

·      Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

·      Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate value propositions

·      Experience managing targets, negotiating deals, and handling objections

·      Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

·      Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Experience in the charity, healthcare, or life sciences sectors is welcome but not essential.

Why Allergy UK?

We are a passionate, purpose-driven organisation with ambitious plans to grow our reach and impact. As part of our team, you’ll be helping millions of people access the allergy-aware products and services they need to live well. We offer:

·       A supportive, flexible working environment

·       Opportunities for development and progression

·       A welcoming, inclusive culture that values your voice and ideas

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. If you’re excited about this role but not sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you might be just who we’re looking for.