The Opportunity Interested in making a difference???Delighted to be working with a forward-thinking charity dedicated to empowering individuals to lead equal lives, providing support, choice, and opportunities for adults with profound learning and physical disabilities in Yorkshire. The Role: There are significant opportunities for growth, and to realise this potential, the leadership team is seeking a strong business developer to join the organisation. This individual will focus on identifying, developing, and bringing new partners on board.As the Business Development Partner, you will play a crucial role in accelerating development over the next five years. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving growth and expanding presence across Yorkshire. You will collaborate with leaders throughout the organisation to identify new business opportunities, cultivate partnerships, and develop strategies that support innovation. Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities and Success Criteria: Develop and execute business development strategies to drive growth. Conduct market research to identify expansion opportunities. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Pursue new business opportunities, including grant funding and partnerships. Create proposals and presentations to communicate the value proposition. Collaborate with internal teams for successful initiative execution. Represent the organisation at conferences and networking events. Track and analyse performance indicators, reporting to leadership. Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes. Success in this role will be defined by: Securing and diversifying funding. Developing a robust business development pipeline. Achieving high success rates in proposal submissions. Aligning initiatives with organisational goals. Embedding innovation and co-production principles. Establishing the organisation as a thought leader in social care. The Person Qualifications and Experience: Relevant qualification in business administration, marketing, social sciences, or related field. Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnership management in social care or healthcare. Strong understanding of the social care landscape. Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Strategic thinker with innovative solutions. Results-oriented with a track record of achieving targets. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; data analysis and reporting tools preferred. Personal Qualities: Emotionally intelligent with people-centred leadership skills. Commitment to equality of opportunity for all. Demonstrate values through practice: person-centred approach, respect, inclusivity, continuous improvement, honesty, fairness, and integrity.