Tees Valley Rural Action: Business Development Officer

Are you passionate about accessible transport, rural communities, and making a real difference?

Tees Valley Rural Action (TVRA) is looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Officer to support the growth of our Community Transport service. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a thriving project that directly supports community groups, reduces isolation, and expands access to essential services.

We operate a small but growing fleet of accessible minibuses, used seven days a week by local groups across Redcar and Cleveland. With recent investment and an innovative partnership with Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Public Health, we’re ready to scale up – and you’ll help us to do it.

In this role, you will:

• Drive strategic growth and build new partnerships to expand service reach and sustainability.
• Oversee daily operations, vehicle scheduling, and volunteer driver coordination.
• Manage vehicle maintenance, compliance, and accessibility adaptations.
• Launch and support a new mobile outreach minibus for public health campaigns.
• Collect and analyse service data to improve delivery and report outcomes.
• Promote our services to communities, partners, and decision-makers across the region.

You’ll also play a key role in our work as a regional MiDAS training centre, helping to strengthen the wider community transport sector.

We’re looking for someone who has experience in business development, project delivery, or service management. Understands rural or community transport challenges, is enthusiastic, pro-active and can build strong relationships with communities. A full UK driving licence is essential.

For the full Job description, click HERE.

To apply, please send a completed application form to info@teesvalleyruralaction.co.uk

SALARY: £24,790 p/a (pro rata to £14,874)
Hours: 21 p/w
Contract Length: 12-month fixed term
Application closing date: Monday 5th September 2025 @ noon 

Click here to visit the TVRA Website

Please note this is an external job role and not related to Catalyst; the hiring company may change the application deadline at their discretion. All information is correct at the time of publication. (06/08/2025)