JOB PURPOSE

• To ensure the Head of Business Development is well resourced and supported to deliver objectives on time.
• To provide high-quality administrative and personal support, enabling focus on strategic priorities.
• To maintain the professional profile of Genius Within and support the performance and growth of the Business Development team.
• To live the Genius Within values of passion, professionalism, openness, integrity, and loyalty.

MAIN DUTIES

• Manage the Head of Business Development’s time and priorities, including diary management, travel arrangements, and ensuring their essential tasks are completed—not just preferred ones.
• Organise meetings, take minutes, distribute agendas and action logs, and coordinate internal and external diaries.
• Attend meetings and ensure accurate minute-taking and follow-up on actions.
• Assist with the creation of proposals, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Monitor and manage email correspondence, ensuring efficient communication and follow-up.
• Maintain an annual calendar of core meetings and company events.
• Provide logistical support for Employability and Criminal Justice events and conferences, including capturing and sharing photos of attendees, job titles and organisations ahead of attendance.
• Conduct research and gather intelligence on new bids, tenders, and funding opportunities, including checking relevant portals (training provided).
• Provide reminders and updates about travel disruptions such as train delays.
• Support personal admin tasks such as, but not limited to, ordering prescriptions, managing children’s schedules (i.e. parent’s evenings and regular activities booked and added to diary), confirming child/dog care arrangements when away, coordinating private medical appointments.
• Understand and support the Head of Business Development’s working style, including managing anxiety, periods of high energy and performance followed by low energy and capacity for social interaction tasks, and procrastination.
• Liaise with directors and stakeholders, requiring clear, confident communication and the ability to protect the Head of Business Development’s time.
• Ensure the Business Development team has the necessary tools and resources, including up-to-date documents and handouts.
• Maintain accurate records and support compliance with company policies and procedures.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BROAD OUTLINE OF THE MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ONLY. THE POST HOLDER WILL NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE IN DEVELOPING THE ROLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR LINE MANAGER. THE POST HOLDER MAY BE ASKED TO CARRY OUT ANY OTHER DELEGATED DUTY OR TASK THAT IS IN LINE WITH THEIR POST.

We welcome applications in a variety of formats, including audio and video CVs. Please feel free to send these directly to HR@geniuswithin.org.

*INTERVIEWS FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON AT THE JUBILEE SIDINGS (DT4) ON 1ST & 4TH AUGUST IDEAL START DATE IS THE 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025*

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 18.75 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Application question(s):

• What is your current notice period?
• Are you able to reliably commute to Jubilee Sidings, Weymouth (DT4) and other surrounding areas in Weymouth?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Weymouth DT4 7BG
Application deadline: 28/07/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/202