Business development manager

Business Development Manager - Children's Social Care

Location: Leeds, LS25 (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £55,000 + 10% Performance Bonus

An established and growing provider of regulated children's services is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across its portfolio of supported accommodation and residential services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional with a strong understanding of children's social care, local authority commissioning, placements, and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with senior operational leaders, you will play a pivotal role in expanding services, increasing occupancy, strengthening commissioner relationships, and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

The Opportunity

Reporting to a senior leadership team member, you will act as a key link between operations, commissioning stakeholders, and business development functions. You will lead placement activity, identify growth opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and provide valuable market intelligence to support business performance.

The role combines strategic business development, stakeholder engagement, placement management, and performance reporting, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and purpose-driven environment.