Business Development Manager

Paragon Social Care; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist children’s social care provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager. This role involves developing strategies for service expansion, managing relationships with local authorities, and ensuring that the needs of children remain central. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development within the social care sector. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a real difference

Competitive salary package

Supportive leadership and culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or contracts management within children’s social care.
• Strong knowledge of local authority commissioning processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with commissioners in local authorities.
• Identify and secure new placement opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Job description

Paragon Social Cre is a specialist children’s social care provider, committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people in safe, nurturing environments. We work in close partnership with local authorities to provide placements that prioritise stability, safeguarding, and individualised care.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding our service and strengthening our relationships with local authorities across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with commissioners and placement teams within local authorities.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new placement opportunities, ensuring that the needs of children and young people remain central to service growth.
• Lead on tendering and framework applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Monitor market trends and policy changes within children’s social care to inform strategy and service development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align business opportunities with operational capacity and high-quality care delivery.

About You

• Proven experience in business development, commissioning, or contracts management within children’s social care (or a closely related sector).
• Strong knowledge of local authority commissioning processes and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work strategically, with a focus on sustainable growth and positive outcomes for children.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
• Work in a values-driven organisation committed to excellence in care.
• Competitive salary package with scope for professional growth.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.