Business Development Director

PossAbilities; Heywood; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the UK is seeking a Business Development Director to spearhead growth through new contracts and partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with significant experience in procurement and commissioning, ready to thrive in a fun-loving and entrepreneurial environment. This role promises a unique opportunity to drive expansion while maintaining a vibrant culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement and commissioning.
• Commercially sharp with entrepreneurial mindset.
• Superb relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the next phase of expansion as Business Development Director.
• Drive growth through new contracts and partnerships.
• Develop innovative housing solutions.

Job description

Overview

PossAbilities is not your typical social enterprise. We’re an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation supporting people with learning disabilities to live the life they choose - with joy, creativity, and purpose.

We’ve just been named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. We have created a ‘can-do’ culture, which is highly entrepreneurial, low on bureaucracy and non-corporate and we’re growing fast: from 220 staff in 2014 to nearly 770 today, with a forecast turnover of £28M. It’s also tremendous fun. Our HQ can be awash with animals from our farm and people with learning disabilities pop in and out of offices whether invited or not, ensuring that the place resonates with the sound of laughter.

Role and responsibilities

Now, we’re looking for a Business Development Director to lead our next phase of expansion. You’ll be a strategic thinker, deal maker and opportunity hunter, driving growth through new contracts, partnerships, and innovative housing solutions. If you’re commercially sharp with an entrepreneurial mind-set, have significant experience of procurement and commissioning, superb at building relationships, and ready to help us scale without losing our quirky, fun-loving culture - this is your moment.

How to apply

For more information about the role and how to apply please visit our website via the Apply button.

Informal discussion

For an informal and confidential discussion, after having read the appointment brief, please contact our advising consultants at Attenti

Anita Denton on 07725 554 802 – [e-mail] or
David Fielding on 07810 507 235 – [e-mail]