Partnership Development Lead

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. 

The service you will work in….

As a senior member of the Business Development Team, you will help us explore opportunities for partnerships that will drive growth, develop existing services and strategically manage relationships with key stakeholders. 

A day in this role looks like….

As a Partnerships Development Lead at Hestia, you will play a crucial role in our Business Development team. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.

A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:

• Identify new business, project themes, funding streams and further partnership working opportunities across both Local Authorities and the NHS.
• Explore integrated funding models with joint-funding from ICBs & Local Authorities
• Understand procurement practices and keep up to date with commissioning trends and priorities in social care, support, health and community developments nationally, but particularly in London & the Home Counties
• Attend meetings with Commissioners, tender briefings and strategic and partnership forums as required.
• Influence Hestia's development strategy, ensuring that potential new growth opportunities are evaluated, developed and, where suitable, transferred into live projects to meet development targets in the IBDT Strategic Plan
• Develop partnerships and consortia as viable and effective methods of service delivery, expanding Hestia's reach/impact.
• Undertake ongoing research in Health & Business Development models, presenting findings to wider team
• Attend internal best practice and policy and strategic development working groups on behalf of the team.
• Support the re-development of existing services to secure additional/alternative funding/efficiencies as per agreed work plans and area-based requests.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of what is happening at a political and strategic level in the voluntary / support sector and with the delivery of services, to improve Hestia's bids & proposals.

Why Hestia?

Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Strong written and presentation skills
• Forward thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Adult Social Care sectors and funding initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality material for a wide range of audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Experience of preparing reports and recommendations
• Understanding of change management methodologies and ability to implement sustained improvements.
• Ability to adapt personal style to suit the circumstances of a situation and to enable issues and projects to move forward in a constructive and positive manner
• Working cohesively with senior internal & external partners, displaying confidence, and gaining trust.
• A firm understanding of operational service delivery with Hestia's areas of operation

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer…

Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.