Business Development Manager

Guardian Angel Carers Ltd

West Boldon

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Clear career path to Branch Manager

Structured mentoring and leadership "

Growth opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Professional development

Autonomy to develop relationships

Job summary

Guardian Angel Carers Ltd. is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to grow our home care service from the Eastleigh base. You will develop referral relationships, generate new client opportunities and guide potential clients from first contact through to care initiation.

This role offers a clear path to Branch Manager with mentoring and leadership development. We value ambitious, commercially minded care professionals who understand person‑centred care and can build strong external

Qualifications

Experience in sales or business development within health, social care or home care
Ability to develop referral networks and grow client base
Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Proactive, organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Develop local business opportunities and sustainable growth within the territory
Grow client base and generate referral opportunities
Handle enquiries from initial contact through to care package commencement
Assess client needs and develop suitable care proposals
Represent Guardian Angel Carers at events and build professional relationships

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Care sector knowledge

Driving licence

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – HOME CARE

Full Time: Up to 40 Hours per Week

Location: Eastleigh base

Salary: £31,000 + bonus scheme

Are you an ambitious, commercially minded care professional ready to make your mark and grow your career?

At Guardian Angel Carers, we believe sustainable business growth and exceptional care should always go hand in hand.

As we continue to expand our home care services, we are looking for a proactive, driven and relationship-focused Business Development Manager to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the care sector, enjoys building relationships and has the ambition to develop into a broader leadership role within the business.

As Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in growing our service by developing referral relationships, generating and converting new client opportunities, carrying out initial care assessments and ensuring prospective clients and their families receive an exceptional experience from their very first contact with us.

You will work closely with the Business Manager, Registered Manager and wider Leadership Team, giving you exposure to both the commercial and operational management of a successful home care business.

A Career Pathway to Branch Manager

For the right ambitious and high-performing candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to progress into a Branch Manager position as our business continues to grow.

You will receive structured support, mentoring and hands‑on development to broaden your experience beyond business development into the wider commercial and operational management of a branch.

As you demonstrate your ability to grow a sustainable service, lead people, manage performance and understand the operational requirements of the business, you will have the opportunity to develop towards taking responsibility for your own branch.

What You’ll Be Doing

Developing local business opportunities and supporting sustainable growth
growing our client base within our territory from Hedge End-Winchester-Salisbury-Southampton-New Forest-Andover
Generating new client enquiries and developing referral opportunities
Managing prospective client enquiries from initial contact through to commencement of care
Meeting prospective clients and their families to understand their individual care requirements
Carrying out initial client assessments and supporting the development of appropriate care proposals
Following up enquiries and converting suitable opportunities into new packages of care
Building strong relationships with healthcare and social care professionals, commissioners, community organisations and other referral partners
Developing relationships with hospitals, GP practices, community teams and local organisations
Representing Guardian Angel Carers at networking events, community events and professional meetings
Developing awareness of our domiciliary and live-in care services across the local community
Working closely with the operational team to ensure new care packages can be delivered safely and effectively
Supporting the smooth handover and onboarding of new clients into the care management team
Contributing to the wider commercial and operational development of the business

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience within sales sector, health, social care, home care or a related sector
Is ambitious and interested in progressing into senior business or branch management
Has a strong understanding of person-centred care
Is commercially aware and understands the importance of profitable, sustainable growth
Is confident developing professional relationships and generating new opportunities
Is comfortable meeting prospective clients and families in their own homes
Can confidently discuss care needs and explain our services in a compassionate and professional way
Has strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Is proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities
Is confident following up opportunities and converting enquiries into clients
Can analyse performance and take ownership of results
Has excellent computer and administrative skills
Can work independently while contributing positively to the wider team
Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, compassion and reliability
Has a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Previous experience in business development, Sales, care assessments, care management, care coordination, client relationship management or branch operations within domiciliary care would be particularly advantageous.

For someone with the right ambition and capability, success in this position can provide the foundation to progress into Branch Manager and take responsibility for the growth and performance of a branch.

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