Job title: Business Development Officer
Location: Groundwork offices, Wrexham
Responsible to: Head of Business Development
Number of hours per week: Full or part time to suit (minimum 21 hours per week)
Salary: Full time £30,000 (part time pro rata)
Overview
Groundwork North Wales Group is looking for a talented and motivated Business Development Officer to help us secure vital funding for projects that improve people's lives, strengthen communities and places, and protect our natural environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in grant fundraising who enjoys researching opportunities and crafting compelling funding applications that make a real difference.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications and help secure the resources needed to deliver projects that support our strategic objectives for People, Places and Planet.
We're looking for someone who has:
- A successful track record of securing grants from trusts, foundations, statutory funders or lottery programmes.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce compelling funding applications.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- The confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues.
How to apply
Please read the full job description and person specification on our website before submitting your application.
To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would be suitable and how you meet the requirements of the person specification to [email protected]
For any queries about the position please email [email protected] or call us on 01978 757524.
Closing date: 5.00pm Friday 11th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 21st September
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.
We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are central to our mission and to our impact.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
