Job Description
A national not for profit crime prevention organisation is seeking a Development Officer to support the growth and influence of a recognised police backed security and design initiative. Working in partnership with police services, government and industry, the organisation delivers programmes that reduce crime, improve safety and shape standards across the built environment and security sector.
This is a permanent, home based role offering the opportunity to work at a national level with a wide range of stakeholders while contributing to meaningful public interest outcomes.
The role Reporting to a national manager, the Development Officer will be responsible for securing new organisational membership and supporting existing members against recognised security and design standards. The role plays a key part in achieving annual growth targets and ensuring consistent, professional representation of the initiative across policing, government and industry forums.
The position combines business development, technical advisory work and stakeholder engagement. It involves guiding organisations through licensing and accreditation processes, delivering technical presentations and contributing to projects that strengthen the visibility and impact of crime prevention standards.
You will also support wider activity including legislative engagement, content development for digital platforms and collaboration with marketing and communications colleagues. Accurate management of CRM data and reporting against agreed performance measures is a core part of the role.
Key responsibilities
Essential experience and attributes include:
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
This is a permanent, home based role offering the opportunity to work at a national level with a wide range of stakeholders while contributing to meaningful public interest outcomes.
The role Reporting to a national manager, the Development Officer will be responsible for securing new organisational membership and supporting existing members against recognised security and design standards. The role plays a key part in achieving annual growth targets and ensuring consistent, professional representation of the initiative across policing, government and industry forums.
The position combines business development, technical advisory work and stakeholder engagement. It involves guiding organisations through licensing and accreditation processes, delivering technical presentations and contributing to projects that strengthen the visibility and impact of crime prevention standards.
You will also support wider activity including legislative engagement, content development for digital platforms and collaboration with marketing and communications colleagues. Accurate management of CRM data and reporting against agreed performance measures is a core part of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Secure new membership from organisations that meet recognised security and design standards while retaining and supporting existing members
- Guide prospective members through licensing and accreditation processes to successful completion
- Support organisations in identifying and achieving appropriate technical standards
- Provide ongoing advice on third party testing, certification and compliance
- Promote the inclusion of security and crime prevention standards within planning and legislative frameworks
- Deliver technical and professional presentations to police, government and industry audiences
- Represent the initiative at exhibitions, events and stakeholder meetings in the UK and Europe
- Contribute content to digital platforms and support marketing and awareness activity
- Maintain accurate records and reporting through Salesforce
- Build and sustain relationships with certification bodies, standards organisations, industry groups and academic partners
- Support brand protection and correct use of trademarks
- Contribute to wider crime prevention initiatives and specific project work as required
Essential experience and attributes include:
- Strong technical knowledge of recognised crime prevention and security initiatives
- Experience of certification, standards and assessment processes
- Confident communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to work autonomously with resilience and adaptability
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience of using Salesforce or similar CRM systems
- Understanding of technical standards such as PAS 24, LPS 1175, STS 202 and related building and security standards
- Commitment to organisational values including professionalism, integrity, collaboration and respect
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Home based
- Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
- Salary 44,000 to 49,000
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
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