Business Development

• Work to achieve growth in line with organisational plans in relation to tenders, organic growth and acquisitions.

• Lead the business development function to meet set targets in relation to growth and expansion.

• Work with Senior Management Team to ensure business development plans are realistic and achievable.

• Build strong relationships with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in existing and new local authorities in existing and new geographical areas.

• To identify new business opportunities that meet Care Direct’s statement of purpose via tenders, manage the development and submission of bids to local authorities, ICBs and other funders for the provision of social care and Supported Living services.

• Working with local authority and health commissioners across our areas of operation, developing strong organisational relationships, positioning Care Direct 24 as the provider of choice in the areas we operate.

• To lead on funding negotiations with local authorities and health commissioners ensuring Care Direct 24 social care services are adequately funded.

• To project manage the mobilisation and implementation of new business alongside the Registered Manager.

• To support the delivery of added value services in social care through grant submissions to central government, local authorities, Trusts, foundations and the National Lottery, where such funding will support and enhance the provision of services to the people we support

• To lead on Care Direct 24 Social Value offer via business development plans, social care tending policy and bid submissions.

• To play an active role in reviewing and delivering the Care + Support Strategy with a specific focus on development and growth

• To participate and contribute to all Care + Support management meetings