Business Development Manager

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in education and social care is seeking an Interim Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of their Ofsted regulated services. In this hybrid role, the candidate will leverage their sector knowledge to shape service development, manage commissioner relationships, and drive service growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in education growth, children's social care, and commissioning, playing a crucial role in enhancing service performance and securing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading growth initiatives in education or social care sectors.
• Strong understanding of commissioner relationships and market needs.
• Ability to drive strategic business development and provide market intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Drive service growth in education services by managing placements.
• Develop commissioner relationships to secure new opportunities.
• Align growth activities with operational capacity and service planning.

Skills

Experience in education growth

Commissioning

Knowledge of children's social care

Commercial insight

Job description

Job Description

Interim Business Development Manager

Growth Schools | Hybrid (2 days office)

We’re hiring an Interim Business Development Manager to lead the expansion of our Ofsted regulated education and children’s social care services. If you have experience in education growth , children’s social care , commissioning , supported accommodation , or residential children’s homes , this is a role where your sector knowledge directly shapes service development and future provision.

The Role

This position drives the growth of our education services by leading placements, managing commissioner relationships, and partnering with senior operational leaders. You’ll combine commercial insight with regulatory understanding to secure new opportunities and improve service performance.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development

• Partner with Regional Operations to drive service growth and improve occupancy
• Provide market intelligence on commissioner needs and sector trends
• Support service planning and align growth activity with operational capacity

Placements and Referral Leadership

• Lead the p...