Advertised from 12 June 2025

Role

Fife Alcohol Support Service is dedicated to enhancing community well-being by delivering vital support and resources to individuals impacted by substance and alcohol-related issues. We are committed to establishing a comprehensive training department designed to strengthen expertise and skills through tailored educational solutions, benefiting both our internal team and external partners.

Main duties/responsibility:

We are seeking a dynamic Development Lead to drive the growth of our training division, expanding our portfolio of high-quality, accredited training programmes and developing our retainer services specifically tailored for companies utilising our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to address problematic alcohol or substance use among employees. This pivotal role will emphasise business development, establishing strong external partnerships, and ensuring our training solutions align effectively with the evolving needs of our sector and clients throughout Scotland.

The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, possess exceptional communication skills, and have a proven track record of increasing revenue through training delivery, product innovation, retainer growth, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic expansion of the training department, creating a sustainable income stream.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new clients and markets for our accredited and skills-based training programmes and EAP retainer services.
• Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with local authorities, NHS organisations, third-sector bodies, and corporate clients across Scotland.
• Meet and exceed annual sales targets, providing regular performance and pipeline updates.

Reporting Relationships:

• The Development Lead will report directly to the ADAPT Head of Service.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in business development within training, education, or the third-sector environment.
• Demonstrated success in generating income through training provision, course development, retainer services, and client acquisition.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
• A consistent record of achieving or surpassing commercial sales targets.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining strategic partnerships across public, private, and third-sector organisations within Scotland.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Commercial acumen, with a thorough understanding of pricing structures, contract negotiation, and return on investment.
• Confidence and capability in Creating and delivering presentations and representing the organisation at external events.

Desirable Qualifications or Experience:

• Specific knowledge or experience in problematic alcohol or substance use, mental health, or wellbeing training.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards for training programmes (e.g., CPD or SVQ frameworks).

Our Values and Approach:

• Compassion: We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and empathy.
• Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all we do.
• Inclusivity: We welcome and support individuals from all backgrounds.
• Collaboration: We work with partners to enhance service effectiveness.
• Innovation: We embrace new ideas to improve service delivery.
• Accountability: We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes.

Application notes

To apply, please email marie.crombie@fassaction.org.uk with a CV and a supporting letter advising why you are the correct person for the role.