Business Development/Funding Officer

Business Development/Funding Officer

Millennium Forum Closing date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026

Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
Ireland

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Business Development/Funding Officer will drive non-trading income through funding applications, sponsorship, advertising sales, corporate bookings and business partnerships, building strong relationships and identifying new commercial opportunities for the Millennium Forum.

Job Description

Job title - Business Development/Funding Officer
Department - Development & Creative Engagement
Reports to - Development & Creative Engagement Manager
Contract - Permanent - Full Time
Hours - 37 hours per week
Salary - £32,000
Location - Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry
Closing Date - 8th October 2026, 4 pm
Documents Enclosed - Job Description, Person Specification, Monitoring Form

Key Purpose of the Role
The post-holder is responsible to the Development and Creative Engagement Manager for maximising the Millennium Forum's non-trading income, playing a substantial and responsible role in the planning, selling and servicing of sponsorship, advertising and funding from trusts and foundations. This includes:

Securing project funding from trusts and foundations.
Developing and growing corporate group bookings to maximise income through group bookings and corporate entertaining.
Digital and print advertising sales for the seasonal programmes, website and in-house digital screens.
Establishing and cultivating partnerships with local businesses through meetings, networking and hosting events.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria/ Experience

A degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising or a related field, with a minimum of two years' employment experience in a B2B sales environment.

Or

A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. HNC) or equivalent, with a minimum of three years' employment experience covering the areas below, where a degree is not held.
Project management and organisational skills.
Business-to-business sales and relationship management.
Advertising, marketing and event management.
Creating and delivering persuasive presentations.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of making funding applications to trusts and foundations.
Excellent working knowledge of sales and marketing.
A persuasive and influential negotiator.
Full driving licence.

Job Responsibilities

Sponsorship Sales & Account Management

Develop and deliver a proactive plan to secure sponsorship, corporate hospitality and ticket sales from local and national organisations, while managing existing sponsor relationships. Develop tailored sponsorship agreements and coordinate delivery of benefits including advertising, signage, tickets, hospitality and community activations.

Funding & Targets

Agree sponsorship, funding and corporate hospitality targets with the Development & Creative Engagement Manager. Research trusts, foundations and grant opportunities, and independently prepare and submit funding applications aligned with Forum priorities.

Business Development
Manage business e-zines, databases and promotional content, working with Marketing and designers. Plan sponsorship launches, attend networking events and cultivate new business opportunities.

Provide accurate reports on sponsorship, funding and corporate sales, support forecasting and manage budgets for funded projects

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Business Development/Funding Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026
  • Location: Ireland

How to Apply

Please read the full job pack linked below before applying.

To apply please send the following:

Your CV - maximum of two pages,
One cover page, telling us why you are a good fit for this role.
Monitoring Form (available on the Millennium Forum website Careers page)
Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on 08/10/26

The Monitoring Form should be emailed separately to [email protected]

Your email subject line should be laid out as follows: [Your Name – Business Development/Funding Officer]