Business Development and Occupancy Manager
Location: Home based but will need to be able to work out of our Gateshead (Newcastle) office as and when needed
Salary: A GBP 56,650 per annum
Hours Per Week: 35
Are You the Candidate Were Looking For?
At Shaftesbury, were looking for a Business Development and Occupancy Manager to join our passionate and purpose:driven team. If youre organised, detail:focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Were not just hiring skills:were looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as we do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life.
Guided by our core values: Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous :we are proud to deliver outstanding support across our adult care, childrens services, and education settings. Every member of our team plays a vital role in helping the people we support thrive.
This role is home based with the ability to travel to our National Office in Gateshead as needed, there will also be the requirement to commit to travel within defined geographic area.
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.
Youll be responsible for:
* Supporting Shaftesbury services to meet voids targets by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
* To generate and manage timely referral to Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesburys Care Operations Business Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services we provide.
Why Join Shaftesbury?
We know our people are our greatest asset, so we make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded:
* Recognition and Rewards : Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to A GBP 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
Why You?
Youll bring:
* 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 tenders 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
Join Us
If youre ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, wed love to hear from you.
Be part of something bigger. Be part of Shaftesbury.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity thats committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing : its the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up : to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place tha