Business Development Manager

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential social care organization seeking a Business Development Manager for Adult Services in the North of England. This is a home-based role with regional travel requirements throughout the northern region.

In this position, you will collaborate with operational management, divisional directors, finance teams, and executive leadership to market and develop services across various care settings. Your primary focus will be driving occupancy rates, managing the referral process end-to-end, and building strong relationships with local and health commissioning authorities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with registered managers to support and optimize the complete referral process
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authority and health commissioning bodies
• Oversee contract bids, tenders, and frameworks to align services with strategic objectives
• Drive occupancy rates across multiple social care settings in the region
• Act as a key representative, promoting organizational values and standards with stakeholders
• Support marketing initiatives and contribute to public relations activities
• Collaborate with finance teams to establish appropriate fee structures and payment terms
• Identify and develop new service opportunities within adult social care
• Present services and capabilities to commissioners and key decision-makers

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Business Development Manager within residential care settings
• Specific background working with young adults or complex care services
• Demonstrated track record in developing new services and tendering for properties
• Strong experience collaborating with commissioners and local authorities
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with internal and external professionals
• Deep understanding of adult social care services and the regulatory landscape
• Strong leadership capabilities and business development acumen
• Ability to travel throughout the North of England region regularly

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly, as all communication is managed through our recruitment process to ensure confidentiality and professional representation.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: £60,000 per year

This is a full-time, permanent position requiring 40 hours per week. The role is home-based with travel throughout the North of England region.

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