Events & Business Development Assistant

Events & Business Development Assistant

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Fully Remote (UK)
Travel: Monthly team day in London, plus attendance at industry events and roadshows as required
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Contract September 2026 - January 2028

Full Time, Permanent (9am - 5pm)

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Events & Business Development Assistant to join a growing, purpose-led charity that supports people working across the electrical and energy industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting income generation, partnership development, events, training programmes and industry engagement. Working closely with the Director of Marketing & Business Development, you'll help ensure opportunities are followed up effectively, stakeholders remain engaged, and business development activities are delivered to a high standard.

This role would suit someone with experience in business development support, sales administration, events coordination, account management support, or a similar commercially focused administrative role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business development and partnership growth activities through effective follow-up and coordination.
• Conduct follow-up calls with prospective partners and supporters following initial conversations.
• Research and identify new business opportunities using industry resources, directories and publications.
• Maintain prospect pipelines, tracking spreadsheets and communication templates
• Coordinate attendance at industry events, exhibitions and roadshows
• Manage event logistics, materials, calendars and checklists
• Source new industry events and networking opportunities
• Support charity presentations and external engagement activities.
• Assist with the delivery and promotion of training and education initiatives
• Manage bookings, invoicing and attendee communications
• Maintain accurate records within Salesforce and other business systems
• Oversee invoicing processes and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Produce presentations, letters, speeches and supporting materials as required

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in a business development, sales support, fundraising support or commercial administration role.
• Confident making follow-up calls and building professional relationships.
• Confident to present and talk about the charity at events
• Exceptionally organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Comfortable using CRM systems, spreadsheets and Microsoft Office applications.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment.

Desirable

• Existing contacts within the electrical or energy sectors.
• Experience working within a charity, membership body or not-for-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of partnership development and stakeholder engagement

Important Requirement

Due to regular attendance at industry events, roadshows and external engagements, applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary
• Fully remote working
• Monthly team collaboration day in London
• Opportunity to work for a respected organisation making a genuine difference to people's lives
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Varied role with exposure to business development, partnerships, events and training programmes
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

If you're an organised, commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships and supporting growth initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

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