Business Support Manager

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:

Flexitime

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