Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.

JOB DETAILS

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Officer to join our operational services team in Huntingdon.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in identifying and capitalising on business opportunities and new markets to significantly increase income and profitability across a variety of services.
You will manage the entire process from inception, development, implementation, and project management, ensuring that each opportunity is supported by robust business cases and evidence.
With full responsibility and accountability for direct sales and income recovery, you will drive future sales within current services and new business delivery, analyse performance reports, and maintain professional relationships with clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Your role will be crucial in safeguarding agreed budgets and managing risks and contractual issues in the council’s best interest.
If you have strong commercial awareness, excellent negotiation skills, and outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities, we’d love to hear from you.
At Huntingdonshire District Council, we’re proud to value inspiring public service, collaboration, accountability, respect, and an enterprising spirit. Join a team that’s committed to making a real difference in our community.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. Huntingdonshire District Council does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.

WORKING FOR THE COUNCIL

As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
Salary

£40,633 - £45,489
Hours

37 Hours Weekly
Location

Huntingdon (Eastfield House)
Contract Type

Permanent full time
Closing Date

9 May 2025 09:0

Please refer the Job description for details