Business Development & Occupancy Manager
Location: Home based but will need to be able to work out of our Gateshead (Newcastle) office as and when needed
Salary: £56,650 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
About the Role
The Business Development, Market Intelligence and Service Occupancy Manager is responsible for leading the processes associated with Shaftesbury bidding for and winning new contracts in strategically identified geographical areas of the UK.
Responsibilities
* Supporting Shaftesbury services to meet voids targets by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
* To generate and manage timely referral to Shaftesbury's services.
* To support the development of strategically important funder relationships helping to ensure Shaftesbury has a positive profile in strategically important funder areas.
* To travel to meetings/services across the UK as required by the role.
* To be an active part of Shaftesbury's Care Operations Business Team.
Benefits
* Recognition & Rewards - Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond
* Professional Development - Access to an excellent training and development programme
* Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years
* Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future
* Wellbeing Support - Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Qualifications
* Strong organisational and administrative skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* The ability to manage multiple priorities
* A proactive, team-focused mindset
* At least 3 years' experience at Management level involved in decision making processes
* At least 2 years' experience of contributing to tender's to win new business
* Strong knowledge of the health and social care sector in the UK
* Experience and ability to interpret National legislation and associated guidance
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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