To make it easier for young people in Moray to find opportunities, we have listed a variety of jobs that are currently available.
To support our work we are recruiting to the following role:
Business Development Director, Findhorn Bay Arts - Findhorn
| Salary range | £36k per annum (pro rata to 4 days equivalent £28,800) |
|---|---|
| Working hours | 30 hours p/w |
| Location | Findhorn |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 21st May 2025 |
We are looking for a proactive, imaginative and experienced Business Development Director to join us in the next phase of our business plan and support the organisation in realising our goals.
Other Responsibilities
● Attending and representing FBA at relevant events, conferences, and performances.
● Using the company's CRM and digital systems for effective management of all activities
and contacts, and keeping up-to-date records.
● Giving effective and professional presentations and communicating positively and
effectively with stakeholders, local groups and networks.
● Maintain an up-to-date overview of the political, economic, social and technological
factors facing FBA.
● Contribute to the review and update of organisational policies and be responsible for
policies specific to this role.
Person Specification
Essential Skills, Experience & Knowledge
● Have a minimum of a higher-level qualification in business development, arts
management, marketing or equivalent qualification or experience.
● Significant and proven track record of successful fundraising within the arts, education or
charity sector.
● Understanding of the priorities of Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government's
Cultural Strategy.
Findhorn Bay Arts Ltd is a charity and a company registered in Scotland with charity number SC049867 and
company number SC413997
● A successful track record of working positively and collaboratively with a range of
stakeholders and partners and the ability to broker new relationships.
● Responsibility for working with significant budgets in the cultural or creative industries,
and or charity / third sector.
● Highly developed interpersonal skills including communication, influencing, negotiation
and advocacy.
● Strategic planning, policy development and implementing business plans.
● Establishing KPIs and evaluating programmes of work set against SMART objectives.
● Design of evaluation tools and preparing reports for a range of stakeholders and funders
● Line management experience and a solid understanding of HR practices.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging copy
and content and write reports.
● Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and
make data-driven decisions on a strategic and practical level.
● Excellent computer literacy with experience and enthusiasm in managing CRMs, cloudbased software and IT systems, including G-Suite, and all Microsoft applications (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) and Adobe PDF.
Desirable Skills, Experience and knowledge
● Leadership role within a cultural organisation.
● An understanding of the role of culture and creativity in relation to regeneration,
community well-being and community wealth building.
● A good understanding of local priorities, including tourism and economic strategies, and
community wealth building.
● Marketing and audience development, in relation to campaigns, branding, partnerships/
sponsorship.
● A wide range of contacts and networks within the cultural, business and third sector.
Personal attributes
● A passion for the arts and culture
● Personal Alignment to our Values
● Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
● Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Climate Emergency Action
● Resilience with the ability to cope under pressure and high expectations
● Ambition, enthusiasm, and commitment
● Innovation and strong leadership skills
● Ability to collaborate and bring out the best in people
● Takes responsibility for delivering tasks, achieving high standards and learning from
mistakes