Role: Business Development Partner
Location: Mirfield with some Hybrid Working available
Salary: £40,000/pa (FTE)
Hours: Full-time
Job Description:
Are you a strategic, relationship-driven professional with a passion for making a difference? We’re looking for a Business Development Partner to help grow and sustain our vital services for people with learning disabilities.
About the Role
You’ll be at the forefront of securing new referrals from local authorities and the NHS, working directly with commissioners and funders to build strong networks and partnerships. A key part of your role will involve:
1. Generating new referrals for our residential, supported living, education and day services. services.
2. Negotiating placement fees and annual uplifts with commissioners.
3. Building and maintaining a professional network across local authorities, NHS, and integrated care systems.
4. Researching and applying to grant-making trusts to support service development.
5. Providing strategic insight to senior leaders on market trends and commissioning priorities.
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About You
We’re seeking someone who:
6. Understands how local authority and NHS commissioning works.
7. Has proven experience in business development, commissioning, or contracts in health/social care.
8. Can negotiate confidently and persuasively with commissioners and funders.
9. Writes compelling funding applications and business cases.
10. Is proactive, resilient, and motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of people with complex needs.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your professional expertise to make a lasting difference. You’ll join a passionate, values-driven charity, working alongside a supportive leadership team who are committed to high-quality care and innovation.
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interviews to be held w/c 3rd November 2025