Business Development Team Volunteer 👮

Join Missing People and help shape services that support missing children, adults, and their loved ones.

About the Business Development team

Our Business Development team plays a vital role in improving the national system response to missing people through innovative training and consultancy. We generate statutory income from central and local government and collaborate with professionals across policing, health, education, local authorities, and the voluntary sector.

“You and your team have been outstanding. The speakers were fantastic, and I’m not embarrassed to say I shed a little tear listening to the parent story and feel very humble that she feels able to share her experience so we can make it better for others. I have received many positive comments and emails from colleagues and partners who found the event interesting and insightful, and I am confident that safeguarding of the young people within the county will improve as a result.”

– Detective Chief Inspector

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

As a Business Development Team Volunteer, you’ll support the team with a variety of administrative and coordination tasks, helping us deliver impactful services and grow our reach. Your responsibilities may include:

• Researching funding opportunities and assisting with bid writing and funding applications
• Creating and sharing engaging content for professionals on platforms like LinkedIn
• Logging enquiries using our relationship management software
• Responding to enquiries from professionals
• Processing invoices
• Promoting training and events via websites, newsletters, mailings, and professional networks

🏡 Location & Time Commitment

• Location: Remote (UK-based). You’ll need access to a computer, tablet or laptop, and a reliable internet connection. There is also the option to attend occasional training or events – travel are expenses provided
• Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per week, ideally on a Monday but could be spread across two days, for a period of 6+ months.

✅ Is This Role Right for You?

You’d thrive in this role if you:

• Communicate confidently with professionals
• Are organised and detail-oriented
• Are comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Enjoy working independently and taking initiative, while being part of a supportive, hardworking team
• Would enjoy creating engaging content on LinkedIn (training provided!)
• May have experience in admin, coordination, or fundraising – though this isn’t essential

🎁 What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful opportunity to contribute to the lives of missing people and their families
• Experience working with a national charity and multi-agency professionals such as police, social and mental health workers
• Full training and ongoing support from a friendly, welcoming team – including specialist topics like ‘Ambiguous Loss’
• A chance to use and grow your skills for a vital cause
• Invitations to optional social events, including seasonal team socials

🚀 Ready to Apply?

If you’re interested in this role, please click Apply Now to fill in a short interest form.

If you’d like to chat anything through before applying, please contact volunteering@missingpeople.org.uk.