Vacancy – HMR is recruiting for a Business Development Manager! Closing date for applications 12 February 2025
Vacancy – HMR is recruiting for a Business Development Manager!
Could you make a splash in maritime and offshore wind?
A new role to help maximise the economic benefit of the maritime industry to Humber and Yorkshire businesses is being established.
Having successfully secured funding from Maritime UK to help coastal communities thrive, Humber Marine & Renewables is now gearing up.
As your regional trade organisation we pride ourselves on providing networking opportunities and advocacy for the maritime and renewables sectors, having developed high profile event Offshore Wind Connections and taken on the Humber Renewables Awards in recent years.
Now we are recruiting to establish a dedicated position to drive the work forward, having delivered with direction from a voluntary board and a single operational figure in recent times.
A business development manager is being sought to “play a pivotal role in driving the growth and influence of HM&R by expanding membership, increasing engagement, and enhancing the visibility of the organisation”. The role will focus on strengthening partnerships, supporting innovation and collaboration, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue.
Camilla Carlbom Flinn, vice chair at HM&R, played a critical role in the bid submission.
She said: “This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth and success of the Humber and North Yorkshire regions’ maritime and renewables sectors. The role offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders, drive positive change, and be a key advocate for SMEs.”
The Department for Transport-backed scheme saw the organisation awarded £85,000 as part of the £1 million Maritime Cluster Development Fund, announced in December. It is an initiative to grow economies and help local businesses through the delivery of skills, training and educational programmes.
Interested? The full job description is below.
The deadline for applications is close of business on Wednesday, February 12.
Good Luck!
Closing date for applications 12 February 2025.
Business Development Manager
Job Title: Business Development Manager, Humber Marine & Renewables
Location: Humber Region / North Yorkshire (Hybrid, part-time with potential for full-time)
Reporting to: Chairman/Board of Directors
Renumeration: Competitive, based on experience
About Humber Marine and Renewables (HMR): Humber Marine and Renewables (HMR) is a dynamic industry network advocating for the maritime and renewables sectors across the Humber and North Yorkshire regions. We aim to foster innovation, drive collaboration, and ensure the continued growth of the region’s maritime and renewables sectors. As the region’s key industry network, we support SMEs and work to strengthen the local supply chain, promote skills development, and increase visibility on both national and global stages.
HMR recently secured £85,000 in funding from the Department for Transport as part of a national initiative to drive economic growth in coastal towns across the UK. The Business Development Manager (BDM) role has been established as a direct outcome of this funding and will be central in achieving the project’s objectives.
Role Overview: The Business Development Manager (BDM) will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and influence of HMR by expanding membership, increasing engagement, and enhancing the visibility of the organisation. The role will focus on strengthening partnerships, supporting innovation and collaboration, and identifying new opportunities to drive revenue.
The BDM will work closely with the Chairman/Board of Directors to help deliver the Maritime Cluster Development Fund objectives. This role will involve financial management, system implementation, and strategic oversight to drive HMR’s ongoing success. The position is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31st March 2026, with the potential to transition into a permanent role.
Key Responsibilities:
•Expand Membership and Offerings: Increase HMR’s membership base across the Humber and North Yorkshire regions, while enhancing the organisation’s service offerings to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
•Strategic Positioning and Advocacy: Leverage the region’s maritime history and renewables potential to position HMR as the leading industry network and advocate for SMEs, ensuring the organisation is the voice of the sector.
•Increase Member Engagement: Foster greater involvement and collaboration among existing members and increase participation in HMR events, initiatives, and activities.
•Collaboration & Innovation: Drive research, development, and innovation within the maritime and renewables sectors through strategic partnerships, industry collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
•Strengthen the Supply Chain: Promote member businesses, enhance the region’s supply chain offering, and increase HMR’s visibility on national and global scales.
•Support Skills Development: Advocate for career development and talent pipelines within the maritime and renewables sectors by creating opportunities for skills development and collaboration with educational institutions.
•Revenue and Sustainability: Identify and action new revenue streams to ensure the organisation’s financial sustainability, including event growth, membership expansion, and new business development.
•Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with local councils, educational institutions, industry stakeholders, and partners to drive investment and opportunities within the region’s maritime sector.
•Management and Implementation of the MCDF Proposal: Ensure financial accountability and transparency while overseeing implementation of the fund’s objectives. Establish mechanisms to monitor performance and prepare quarterly reports on the project’s progress.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
•Experience: Proven experience in business development, project management, or a related field within the maritime, renewables, or industrial sectors.
•Stakeholder Engagement: Strong ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including government bodies, industry partners, and funding organisations.
•Leadership: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with a self-starting, proactive approach.
•Monitoring & Evaluation: Experience in developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including tracking KPIs and reporting on progress
•Budget Management: Experience in defining and managing budgets to achieve business objectives.
•Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to stakeholders at all levels, including reports, presentations, and media interactions.
•Event Management: Proven experience in organising and executing successful events, conferences, or forums.
•Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, with the ability to pivot strategies to meet evolving industry needs.
Desirable Attributes:
•A passion for the maritime and renewables sectors, with a drive to contribute to the future growth and success of the region.
•Strong networking skills and an established industry network within the maritime, renewables, or related sectors.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the growth and success of the Humber and North Yorkshire regions’ maritime and renewables sectors. The role offers the chance to work alongside industry leaders, drive positive change, and be a key advocate for SMEs. Humber Marine & Renewables was recently awarded a substantial Maritime Cluster Development Fund to support this work and as BDM, you will help steer the organisation through its next phase of growth. You will have the flexibility to shape the future direction of HMR and contribute to the region’s long-term economic development.
How to Apply: If you are an experienced leader with a passion for the maritime and renewables industries, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and vision for HMR to: info@humber-marine-renewables.co.uk
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
The deadline for applications is the close of business on Wednesday, February 12.