Capability Scotland

Want to support people who support others? We've got the role for you. Fixed term contact until 31st March 2026 We are going through an exciting period of focussed growth and are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Business Development Officer (FTC) to join our dynamic team and support the Head of Business Development to ensure our growth strategy and goals are delivered via organic growth of services, the launch of new services and growth via business acquisition. As a Business Development Specialist, you will be responsible for researching, identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, developing relationships with key stakeholders, and creating effective growth strategies. You will play a vital role in expanding our service base and achieving revenue targets. The ideal candidate is a proactive and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in business development and a passion for building successful partnerships. Ideally you will have experience of dealing with Local Authorities, HSCPs or similar public sector organisations as well as private and third sector organisations. Key responsibilities: Market Research Market Expansion Relationship & Partnership Development Database Building & Management Networking Reporting What will you bring? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Degree or equivalentin Business, Marketing, or related subject Previous experience in a business development, sales support or similar role Strong organisational and time management skills Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office/SharePoint Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Knowledge and experience of working with disabled people Astute business and financial acumen Enthusiasm for improving the lives of disabled people What you need to know This position is a fixed term contact - until 31st March 2026 We encourage a work/life balance, so we're open to discussing start and finish times that work around your life. You need to be within commutable distance of the central belt. You should also be able to regularly travel to visit our services across Scotland. Due to travel requirements, having a driver's licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this hybrid role. Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits: Competitivesalary of £36,925.00 pa 37 days' holidays per year. Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme. Up to 3 x annual salary death in service. Free PVG checks throughout your employment. Cycle to work scheme. 24/7 employee assistance programme. Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts Applying to Capability Scotland Applying to join our family is easy by clicking apply now. You'll then hear from us within three weeks of the noted closing date. We'll invite successful candidates to an interview so we can learn more about what makes each other tick, in a safe and secure way. Note: previous candidates need not apply We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Please note that our vacancies do not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term, please do not apply . If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this General Information Capability Scotland is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We are happy to consider job-share applications. Capability Scotland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and conducts thorough pre-employment checks on all preferred candidates. A copy of Capability Scotland's Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team. How to apply To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc. Forename Surname Email Have you been referred to us by a current employee of Capability Scotland? Yes No

Want to support people who support others? We've got the role for you. Are you looking to use your HR and administrative skills in a rewarding, thriving social care charity? Are you ready to support our people who provide the best care possible to our customers? Capability Scotland delivers exemplary care, support, and education for disabled children and adults across Scotland. We were founded in 1946 and have always strived to be a major ally in supporting disabled people to have full equality of opportunity and participation as citizens of Scotland. Our vision is of an inclusive Scotland where everyone has the opportunity to have their voice heard, contribute to society and fulfil their potential. You'll be joining an established HR team, reporting directly to the Head of People, and working closely with another HR Officer, HR Business Partners, the Learning & Development Manager, and the Recruitment Business Partner. We work flexibly as standard; you need to be within commutable distance of our Edinburgh office (EH12) as we work 50% of our time in the office and 50% from home. We're open to discussing start and finish times that work around your life. This will be a challenging role, but on top of a great salary, excellent pension, and annual leave, we can offer you a real sense of job satisfaction. You will be supporting the people who support our customers to live their best lives possible. Job Purpose To provide an effective and efficient administrative service to support the HR department and wider organisation. To support the wider HR function by providing advice, support, and training to people managers across the organisation. What will you bring? 2 years' experience in a similar role Skilled in the use of all Microsoft Office products IT Literate; able to learn new systems quickly. An ability to demonstrate a commitment to our five values: Values High level of self-motivation, able to meet several deadlines. Excellent organisational & communication skills with great attention to detail. Ability to work flexibly on your own initiative and as part of a team. Up to date knowledge of employment law. Desired Skills/Experience CIPD Qualified. Knowledge of the social care sector. Understanding of HR systems, ideally iTrent. Able to start with us quickly. Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits: £26,700.00 per year and a 37-hour working week. 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service. Up to 8% employer contribution pension Up to 3x annual salary Death in Service benefit Cycle to Work Scheme Shopping discounts through the Perks At Work scheme Free 24/7 employee assistance programme Free disclosure checks throughout your career. Applying to Capability Scotland Applying to join our family is easy. At the bottom of this advert, you can submit your CV and a covering letter directly to us. For more information on this role, you can contact Teresa at using reference CS020725. Closing date - 22nd July 2025 We reserve the right to close or extend this vacancy dependent on the number of applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. General Information Capability Scotland is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We are happy to consider job-share applications. Capability Scotland is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people and conducts thorough pre-employment checks on all preferred candidates. A copy of Capability Scotland's Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request from the HR Team. Please note that our vacanciesdo not qualifyfor Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship, if you require this to commit to this role long term,please do not apply. If we are in a position to offer sponsorship in the future our adverts will be updated to reflect this How to apply To apply for this position, simply upload your covering letter and CV below. Please supply these as either a PDF or Word doc. Forename Surname Email Have you been referred to us by a current employee of Capability Scotland? Yes No