Business Development Manager - Care and Support
Location: Hybrid, working from home + national travel for conferences and meetings as and when required
Salary: £55,000
Driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Bright Futures, Inspired By You.
There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
At Horizon, we live up to our values, and we value our people. We are proud to be one of the most innovative providers of young people's residential care and education in the UK.
We are searching for a Business Development Manager to join our team!
This is your chance to be a growth champion, playing a pivotal role in securing new opportunities and partnerships that will positively impact the lives of young people. There's nothing more rewarding than helping someone believe in themselves and have the confidence to celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them.
What you'll get to do:
Be a Strategic Leader: Develop a high-performing referrals process, ensuring a steady stream of new placements.
Become a Market Expert: Lead on competitor analysis and identify strategic opportunities for expansion.
Establish Strong Partnerships: Build and maintain positive relationships with local authorities, solidifying Horizon's reputation.
Travel & Explore: Shape the future of our services through national travel to conferences, meetings, and potential new sites.
Embrace Growth: Contribute to achieving budgeted occupancy, exploring new markets, and fostering financial stability.You're a great fit if you:
Extensive experience in referrals.
Experience of development, maintenance and conversion of the pipeline to grow occupancy.
Strong commissioner relationships (understanding how to engage with commissioners effectively and best understand their needs).
Experience in coaching and leading a team.
Are Knowledgeable and experienced in the Children and Young Peoples sector.
Ability to travel as required to meet business needsIt is desirable if you also have:
Experience of Mergers and Acquisitions would be beneficial
Understanding of Business Development related MarketingWhy work for us?
Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts!
Real Living Wage employer
Competitive pay rates
Christmas bonus
Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
Financial wellbeing service
Life Assurance
Ongoing training and professional development plus High quality CPD opportunities
Comprehensive induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support.
Looking after your wellbeing - supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.
Supportive management and senior leaders.
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