Business Development Project Co-ordinator (18-month FTC)
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX2 0QH |
| Company: | RABI |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 47 |
Summary
Job Advert
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
Key Purpose:
The Business Development team leads and co-ordinates pilot service projects for RABI.
This role would include supporting the Business Development Team in the planning and management of a major new pilot project.
The role will involve an element of cross departmental working, to ensure both the smooth running of the project, but also the
development of it to ensure it reaches its full potential.
Building and maintaining successful working relationships both internally and externally and ensuring the highest standards of
service delivery are essential to the role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities and milestones.
* Maintain and update detailed project documentation, including risk logs, Gantt charts, and status reports.
* Coordinate and minute project meetings, circulate actions, and follow up with stakeholders
* Support the development and submission of internal and external progress reports.
Stakeholder & Team Support
* Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to support timely delivery of tasks.
* Maintain strong, professional communication with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
* Organise events, workshops, or training sessions as required.
Monitoring & Evaluation
* Support data collection and performance monitoring in collaboration with the project team.
* Assist in capturing lessons learned, project reviews, and evaluation activities.
* Be an ambassador for Business Development internally within RABI and with external organisations.
* Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive
environment.
* Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the post which management representatives may require.
Person Specification:
Essential
* High computer literacy and technical skills including the use of Microsoft 365 programmes, databases and CRM systems.
* Preparing data and samples to support with Departmental and Organisational reporting.
* Good ability to manage feedback and data reporting skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and translate complex information to a variety of audiences.
* The ability to work with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
* Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage own workload and priorities.
* Affinity with the goals and objectives of RABI.
* Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.
Desirable
* Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments
at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all
year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to
the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and
better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where
farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst
the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around
support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
Key Purpose:
The Business Development team leads and co-ordinates pilot service projects for RABI.
This role would include supporting the Business Development Team in the planning and management of a major new pilot project.
The role will involve an element of cross departmental working, to ensure both the smooth running of the project, but also the
development of it to ensure it reaches its full potential.
Building and maintaining successful working relationships both internally and externally and ensuring the highest standards of
service delivery are essential to the role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and tracking project activities and milestones.
* Maintain and update detailed project documentation, including risk logs, Gantt charts, and status reports.
* Coordinate and minute project meetings, circulate actions, and follow up with stakeholders
* Support the development and submission of internal and external progress reports.
Stakeholder & Team Support
* Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and suppliers to support timely delivery of tasks.
* Maintain strong, professional communication with all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
* Organise events, workshops, or training sessions as required.
Monitoring & Evaluation
* Support data collection and performance monitoring in collaboration with the project team.
* Assist in capturing lessons learned, project reviews, and evaluation activities.
* Be an ambassador for Business Development internally within RABI and with external organisations.
* Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive
environment.
* Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the post which management representatives may require.
Person Specification:
Essential
* High computer literacy and technical skills including the use of Microsoft 365 programmes, databases and CRM systems.
* Preparing data and samples to support with Departmental and Organisational reporting.
* Good ability to manage feedback and data reporting skills.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and translate complex information to a variety of audiences.
* The ability to work with people at all levels with tact and diplomacy.
* Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage own workload and priorities.
* Affinity with the goals and objectives of RABI.
* Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice.
Desirable
* Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments
at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve
the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
* Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life
where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
* Life assurance from day one.
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity
and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be
justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills,
experience, qualifications and abilities.