Job Description

Trainee Business Development Executive

Location:

Office-Based in Glasgow City Centre for the first 6 months, with potential for hybrid working thereafter

Salary:

31,262.45 per year

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Advice Direct Scotland is excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing organisation as a

Trainee Business Development Executive

. This is a fantastic entry-level role for someone eager to begin a career in business development, bid writing, and stakeholder engagement within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

You will be working alongside experienced members of the Business Development team, gaining hands-on experience in researching opportunities, supporting tender submissions, and learning about the processes involved in securing commercial and government contracts.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Business Development Executive, you will:

Support the Business Development team in researching new business opportunities across public, private and third sectors. Assist in gathering and organising information required for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) and tender submissions. Help draft and proof-read bid responses under supervision, ensuring clarity, consistency and quality. Contribute to maintaining the bid library and internal records of submissions and outcomes. Support in preparing case studies and supporting documents for inclusion in proposals. Work closely with colleagues across departments to understand how projects are delivered once bids are secured. Undertake relevant training and development as part of your professional growth.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

Strong written and verbal communication skills A keen eye for detail and accuracy Good organisational and time management skills Confident using Microsoft Office and other digital tools Eagerness to learn and develop professionally A team player with a positive attitude Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable:

An understanding of business development, marketing, or public sector tendering processes Previous experience in an office or administrative role

We Are:

Advice Direct Scotland is a Glasgow-based charity that provides a range of national services. We pride ourselves on being innovative, inclusive, and always evolving to meet the needs of those we serve.

What We Offer:

Industry-leading terms and conditions A 4-day working week Competitive salary Company Pension Scheme Life Insurance 30.5 Days Annual Leave (based on a 4-day working week) Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,262.00 per year

Application question(s):

Do you hold a degree or have equivalent professional experience? Please specify Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? Please give an example of a time you used these skills effectively. What interests you about this trainee role in business development and bid writing, and what do you hope to learn or achieve? Are you currently based within commuting distance of Glasgow City Centre, and can you work from the office full-time for the first 6 months?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Reference ID: BW0425
Expected start date: 19/08/2025