Business Development Manager

1 week ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

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 placements function handling high volume complex referrals Oversee referral management, matching, and quality standards Monitor activity, conversion rates, and opportunities across supported accommodation and residential homes Market and Service Growth Identify and develop new opportunities within the education and social care sector Conduct competitor and market analysis to guide strategic decisions Commissioner and Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with local authority commissioners and partners Represent the organisation at regional and national sector events Regulation and Compliance Maintain expert knowledge of Ofsted requirements Advise internal teams on compliance during service expansion and placements Performance Reporting Produce weekly dashboards for MDs and COO Analyse referral flow, occupancy levels, and business opportunities Highlight risks, trends, and growth recommendations Candidate Profile We want someone who brings deep understanding of the children’s social care and education sector and can operate at pace in a growth environment. You will need: Minimum 3 years in business development, commissioning, or strategic leadership Background in supported accommodation and residential children’s homes Experience managing or leading placements or referral teams Strong partnership building with commissioners and local authorities Commercial and analytical mindset with ability to convert insight into action Strong communication and influencing skills Understanding of commissioning frameworks, funding pathways, and procurement in children’s services Experience shaping or redesigning services in response to regulatory change Relevant qualification in Social Care, Business Housing, or related field Why This Role Matters This isn’t back-office BD. You sit at the intersection of growth, regulation, and young people’s outcomes. Your decisions will shape new school openings, placements strategy, partnership success, and long-term service design. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

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