Business Development Manager

We seeking a Business Development Manager to support our  Domicillary Home Care  Agency

We seeking a Business Development Manager who has several years working in health and social care,, preferably Domicillary care  , Bringing  new business  opppotunitties to the company,  packages from the local Authority /ICB in any location in UK  to support our growth ambitions, focusing on tender opportunities, organic growth alongside acquisitions.

Duties/Responsibilities: The Business Development Manager is a key post and part of the Care and Support management team. 

  As a senior manager of the organisation, you will take a leading role driving a customer focus and assuring a culture of continuous improvement ensuring quality, efficiency and effectiveness is embedded in service design and delivery. 

 Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications/Experience Significant experience and understanding of the competitive tendering process and evidence of taking a leading role in the preparation and submission of successful bids for six figure Local Authority contracts. 

 Experience of managing and influencing commissioners and other senior stakeholders to produce positive results. Understanding of current and future challenges in social care, housing related support In depth knowledge of sources of information about tendering opportunities, understanding of, and ability to assess new market opportunities and trends in relation to the business strategy. 

 Developer Management including the development of tender bids and mobilising new service provision. Knowledge and understanding of social care policy at a national and local level relating to social care and in particular areas relating to  ldult care, Dementia Learning Disability/Mental Health An understanding of the Health and Social Care Act and associated regulations and in particular CQC requirements. 

 An understanding and experience of Social Services funding, including negotiating additional funding based on analysis of support requirements both at a service and individual level Evidence of understanding the issues regarding persons requiring support (eg assessment of support levels, suitability, housing requirements, support mechanisms, liaising with care managers etc Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Intermediate IT skills, including Excel and databases. Excellent attention to detail Es

 Full driving license with access to a vehicle for work purposes