Exciting opportunity to join Paddock Trust in a newly created Business Development Officer role. You''ll lead on bid writing and funding development, helping us secure new investment and grow services that support local communities. At Paddock Trust, we''re committed to creating opportunities for people to improve their wellbeing, develop their skills and achieve their goals. Through a range of community-based programmes and partnerships, we support local people to overcome barriers, build confidence and access opportunities that can change lives. As we continue to grow, we''re looking for a Business Development Officer who can help us identify new opportunities, secure funding and strengthen the organisation''s long-term sustainability. This is a role with genuine scope to make your mark. Working closely with senior leaders and delivery teams, you''ll research funding opportunities, develop high-quality bids and tenders, and help transform ideas into funded projects that benefit communities across Kirklees and West Yorkshire. What you''ll be doing Identifying and researching funding, grant and tender opportunities. Writing compelling bids, funding applications and proposals. Working with colleagues to gather evidence, outcomes and impact data. Building positive relationships with funders, commissioners and partners. Supporting the development of new projects and income-generating opportunities. Maintaining a pipeline of funding opportunities and coordinating submissions. ..... full job details .....