Business Development Lead - £39,039 - £41,106 per annum, pro rata (maternity cover, 9 month con[...]

BCHA; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives through innovative housing solutions. As a Business Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving growth and change within a values-driven team. Your expertise in tender writing and business development will be vital in securing new opportunities and managing key relationships. This role offers flexibility with the possibility of remote work, allowing you to make a significant impact while collaborating with passionate colleagues. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change in the social housing sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development and bid writing in the housing sector.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for effective stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of tenders for new supported housing services.
• Manage existing contracts and ensure compliance with requirements.

Skills

Tender Writing

Business Development

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Risk Assessment

Computer Literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are proud to be a values-led, person-centred organisation. Our model of change recognises that everyone has a different perspective on the world and that we each need different inputs to thrive.

BCHA was founded in 1968 by a group of volunteers in Bournemouth trying to contribute to local housing problems. Today, we are a charitable housing association supporting individuals and families across the South West and South of England. We are a major provider of a diverse range of housing, support, and learning services for socially excluded people.

Position:

We are looking for an experienced business development professional to join the Transformation Directorate. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our change and growth programme.

We encourage candidates who may want to work part-time or flexible hours to apply. This role can be home-based with some travel to offices and services across our region.

We are seeking someone with strong evidence of successful tender writing, ideally but not exclusively in the housing sector.

Why join us?

Here, we believe in more than just training—we believe in transforming lives. We are deeply committed to the development of our staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver excellent services to our diverse customer base.

As our Business Development Manager, you will:

• Take the lead in developing tenders for re-commissioned and new supported housing services.
• Support the oversight of existing contract management.
• Undertake prospect research and lead on ensuring we are aware of all relevant opportunities.
• Develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Support the growth of BCHA, a values-driven social housing provider in the South and South West of England.

Why you’ll love working with us:

You will be a key player in a team dedicated to making an impact. You'll build positive working relationships with like-minded colleagues who are committed to supporting each other and delivering the best for our customers. Bring your expertise, skills, and knowledge, and add real value to our exciting Transformation team.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and be part of a team that truly cares!

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority. We follow safer recruitment procedures to prevent unsuitable people from obtaining employment with BCHA. Our aim is to deter unsuitable applicants and ensure fair, consistent treatment of all candidates in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 20th May 2025

Location:

We have one position available; the ideal individual would be located in or near to our premises in Plymouth, Exeter, Yeovil, Bournemouth/Christchurch/Poole.

Requirements:

• Experience of business development including bid writing within the non-profit, social care, housing sector, or local authority.
• Sound judgement, financial acumen, and risk assessment skills.
• Experience of end-to-end tender management, including writing quality method statements and managing stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the housing sector, particularly supported housing.
• Understanding of effective working relationships across the business and with external partners.
• Ability to inspire and motivate people.
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills at all levels, both verbally and in writing, for internal and external use.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft products, other databases, and mobile devices.
• Car owner and full driving licence.

Other information:

• The role could be remote, provided the individual is willing to travel to various locations across Dorset and Devon for meetings and responsibilities.
• Please specify on your CV or application whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work, and if part-time, the hours you prefer.