Business Development Manager

3 days ago

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom The Avalon Group Full time

Business Development Manager

Hours - Full time (37 hours)

Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Location – base negotiable, with travel across the Avalon Localities expected

Avalon Group has been delivering innovative services for people with disabilities for 30 years. We're a purpose-led charity who pride ourselves on the quality of care and support we provide to people, to maximise their independence and enable them to live the life they choose.

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving Avalon's growth, innovation, and sustainability. Working closely with operational colleagues and the senior leadership team, you will identify and develop new opportunities, lead tender and bid activity, and manage key stakeholder relationships. You will also ensure the smooth mobilisation of new services and help strengthen Avalon's position as a leading provider of high quality, community-based care.

This is a strategic senior operational role which calls for strong business acumen, confident leadership, and a highly collaborative approach to working. Experience within the Health & Social Care sector is essential, with a proven record of success in a similar operational position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with vision, energy, and innovative ideas who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and driving the growth of exceptional services across the North of England.

If this sounds like you, and you're driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

To view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy, please head to our website:

The base location for this role is negotiable for the right candidate, however there will be an expectation to travel to our Harrogate Hub office and across our other Avalon Localities as required.

Closing Date: Friday 19th December 2025

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We're an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension

Application question(s):

  • What location are you based please?
  • Do you require sponsorship to work in the UK?
  • Do you have the current Right to Work in the UK?
  • How many years' experience of working within social care at an operational management level do you have?
  • Do you have proven experience in business development, tender management, or commissioning within social care or the voluntary sector?
  • Briefly summarise what attracts you to this role and the Avalon Group.
  • Do you hold a full-UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle?

Work Location: On the road

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