Job Description Job Title: Business Support Worker (Self employed)
Hours: 5 hours per week, dependent on business needs (Can be increased). Work schedule
negotiable, though attendance during training and outreach delivery will be
mandatory.
Requirements:
● Full driving license and own vehicle.
● Resident within comfortable distance of Birmingham.
● DBS check will be required, at employee’s expense.
Company History
Help Unify Mankind and Nations (HUMAN) is a Community Interest Company
incorporated to promote diversity and inclusion, advance best practice under the
Equality Act (2010), and break down barriers to employment, education, and
equality.
We deliver tailor-made diversity and inclusion training and consultancy services to
employers of all stripes, building success by nurturing equality, embracing talent, and
dismissing prejudice. Additionally, we provide advice, guidance, and training to
underserved individuals and families, supporting them to unlock their full potential.
Responsibilities
● Raise the profile and voice of HUMAN, leveraging online channels, and
developing and implementing strategies for community and employer
engagement.
● Identify grant funding and tendering opportunities and contribute to the development of bids, proposals, and appeals.
● Write persuasive, tailored bids, proposals, and grant applications that
align with the company’s goals and services.
● Ensure all submissions meet funder requirements and are delivered
on time.
● Support the business with the design of projects: this may include consultation
with partners, designing activities, budgeting, creating timelines for delivery
and monitoring & amp; evaluation.
● Assist with month-end financial reports and reconciliations and Post journal
entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
● Keeping up to date records of project activities, analysing data, and producing
● Support the Director with general administration tasks, to include proofreading
content for errors and inconsistencies, and providing transportation when
required.
● Monitoring HUMAN’s email accounts and answering queries on behalf of the
Director.
Essential Skills and Abilities
● Knowledge of self-employment and finance.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including accurate and
comprehensive record keeping.
● Highly proficient across the Microsoft Office suite.
● Ability to work independently, manage own workload, and identify business
priorities, across several concurrent activities. Excellent time management
and organisational skills.
● Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced
environment.
● Ability to produce tangible outputs and outcomes on a weekly basis.
● A positive and proactive attitude, with the ability to motivate and inspire
colleagues and clients.
Desirable Skills and Abilities
● Proven experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales, with a strong track
record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and developing new business
opportunities.
● Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to close deals
effectively and maintain long-term business partnerships.
● Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning,
executing, and monitoring projects to successful completion.
● A customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills to address
client needs and concerns.
● Experience in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to use data-driven
insights to inform business decisions and strategies.
Benefits
● Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced
knowledgeable professionals.
● Excellent supportive environment with opportunities to express creative
freedom.
● Remote working, outside of service delivery.
● Opportunity to develop and enhance job role over time.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering
an inclusive workplace. Our robust diversity and inclusion policies ensure that every
team member has the support they need to succeed. We prioritize engagement with
Black and People of Colour communities, women, the elderly, people with mental
health challenges, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities. If you have
lived experience or a strong passion for serving these communities, we invite you to
apply.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £20.07 per hour
Expected hours: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. (Can be increased)
Work Location: Hybrid onsite/remote in Birmingham
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £20.07 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham B29 5DN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B29 5DN
