Job Details:
Job Reference : HCC619430
Salary Range : £47,430 - £52,735 per annum
Work Location : Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week : 37 (part-time hours will be considered)
Contract Type : Permanent
Closing Date : 15 December 2024
Interview Date : 20 December 2024
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.
The Role:
Are you passionate about driving positive change and innovation in the education sector? We are looking for a dedicated Business Development Manager to join our Education and Inclusion Branch. This role is pivotal in supporting continuous improvement and ensuring the long-term success of our education and inclusion initiatives.
As a Business Development Manager, you will need a wide breadth of skills and experience in order to undertake the following key responsibilities:
* Business Planning : Contribute to strategic planning, coordinate the annual business planning process, and lead the implementation of business plan projects.
* Project Management : Manage change and development programs, ensuring objectives and timelines are met.
* Performance Measuremen t: Develop processes to monitor customer satisfaction and non-financial performance, and make recommendations for improvement.
* Market Research and Consultation: Conduct research, facilitate stakeholder consultations, and identify new business opportunities.
* Business Development and Customer Engagement : Develop and implement business development and customer engagement plans, build relationships with key stakeholders, and contribute to tendering strategies.
Reporting directly to Heads of Service and with strong links to the Continuous Improvement Manager, your role will encompass the entire project lifecycle in services which have statutory responsibilities, and those that are commercially driven. You will work within a supportive environment that values your expertise and offers ample opportunities for professional growth.
While an understanding of the education and inclusion sector is beneficial, it is not essential. What is crucial are your excellent communication skills, your drive to move projects forward, your ability to analyse and interpret data sets, and your strong commercial acumen.
What We Can Offer You :
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We can offer great flexible working options for this role as we've invested heavily in various technologies to support ongoing remote working options. This role can be partly carried out remotely, but some office-based working will be required to support business needs.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package
Additional Information:
Business Development Manager Job Description and Person Specification
As part of your application please use the questions to map your skills and experiences to the information provided within the Job Description and Person Specification.
The selection process will involve a short presentation and an interview.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or can fill the position faster than originally anticipated.
Vetting Requirements:
Please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
For an information discussion prior to application please contact Jenni Davies, Continuous Improvement Manager via jenni.davies@hants.gov.uk
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.