Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people?

Do you need to have a passion and be fully committed to the work that you do?

Can you motivate others to expect the best and be determined to achieve it?

Genesis has been offering support to some of the most marginalised and vulnerable women and young people in Leeds for over 21 years. We believe strongly in prevention and protection and have developed our services to raise awareness of the risks of child sexual exploitation through the provision of education and training. With support from Comic Relief we are now in a stronger position to realise our vision of creating a training company that offers choice, opportunity and focuses on results and quality.

We are looking for someone who welcomes the challenge of developing something new and can think creatively. Someone who embraces change for the greater good, and inspires others to do the same.

Business Development Manager

Part–time Post (1 Year contract, initially)

21 hours

Salary £27,052- £30,011 pro rata

You will lead us to become the UK’s best trainers in Child Sexual Exploitation and develop a range of training packages that support national campaigns to make the response to CSE a greater priority for children’s services.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a dynamic social entrepreneur, with outstanding sales and marketing skills, who is a good communicator, and has strong business acumen.

Candidates will be expected to have:

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar environment or position.
• Proven experience of developing projects from ideas to delivery.
• A strong track record of delivering business growth.
• Experience of PR and communications development.

We would welcome applications from people working within the voluntary, public or commercial sectors.  You may have experience in the following roles: Chief Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Director, Managing Director, Fundraising Manager, Business Director, Commercial Director, Director of Business Development.

Genesis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This post will be subject to enhanced CRB clearance .

For an application pack download the details on the left hand side of this page or contact the office on 0113 2430036 or alternatively e-mail: genesis.leeds@btconnect.com.

The closing date for applications is 20^th January 2012.

Genesis, Oxford Chambers, Oxford Place, Leeds, LS1 3AU.

Genesis is committed to quality, equality and valuing diversity.