New Business Manager

New Business Manager

£38,554 a year

London Office/Remote Worker

Job description

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

This is an important role in our New Partnerships team. You ll help us build strong and exciting relationships with businesses that want to support Scope and make change happen.

Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week)

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Thursday 23 April 2026.

The role

We are looking for someone who loves making connections and building partnerships. As our New Business Manager, you will help find new companies to work with us and support our goals.

You will help grow Scope s income and impact by spotting great opportunities and helping us work with businesses who share our values.

You will:

Find new business partners and share Scope s story with them

Build strong and trusting relationships with businesses

Write inspiring proposals and ideas that show how we can work together

Work with people across Scope to create exciting fundraising partnerships

Track targets and report back on how we are doing

Help us stay up to date with trends in fundraising and partnership work

Make sure we follow the right rules and fundraising standards

For more information about the role s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

Friendly, confident and great at building relationships

Experienced in fundraising or sales

Skilled in writing proposals or pitches that get results

Organised and able to manage several tasks at once

Full of ideas and energy to help us grow and improve

Comfortable using systems to keep track of contacts and progress

It s great (but not essential) if you also:

Know about disability issues or have lived experience

Understand the Social Model of Disability

Have fundraising or marketing qualifications

Know people in the corporate fundraising world

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope s values and contribute to our goal of creating a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Our promise to disabled people

We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring disabled applicants are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

If you meet all the essential requirements for this role and choose to apply under the Offer an Interview Scheme (previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants are offered an interview.

To opt in, simply tick the relevant box in the application form to let us know you would like to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Benefits

27 days holiday and bank holidays

Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options

Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

Company pension

Excellent training and career development

Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)

Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Application closing date

23/04/2026