Are you ready to take on a pivotal role as a Business Development Manager within Health and Social Care sector? If so, SCA is looking for a dynamic individual who can take the lead on the organisation’s ambitious growth agenda and ensure its commercial success in the future. If you have a passion for strategic development and driving growth then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What will I be doing?

As the Business Development Manager with SCA, your role will be to enhance our business portfolio which includes Counselling and Wellbeing Services, Accessible Holiday Accommodation, Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, Extra Care and Older Persons Day Care. Reporting directly to the CEO and as a member of SCA’s Executive Management Team, you will be responsible for maintaining and growing the organisation’s external relationships to increase visibility, while overseeing the growth of the business. You will play a crucial role in collaborating with property developers, social landlords and commissioners to strengthen our presence in the health and social care sector. You will hold responsibility for identifying and pursuing new business and fundraising opportunities in addition to driving the commercialisation of our services, ensuring alignment with our organisational strategy and budgetary targets. The role will be essential in fostering partnerships and advancing our vision and mission to provide high quality care and support to our local community.

In addition to the above, the post holder will also act as the Group Data Protection Officer and will assist to monitor internal compliance, inform and advise on the organisation’s data protection obligations, provide advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments and act a contact point for data subjects and the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

What will I need?

Our Executive Management Team are inspiring leaders and passionate advocates for both our colleagues and the individuals we support, across all of our services. To be successful in this role you will:

• Have substantial experience, holding a senior business development role, ideally within the health and social care, charitable sectors.

• Demonstrable experience in managing projects and leading initiatives that drive business growth.

• Experience of identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, fundraising and driving commercialisation of services.

• Experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience of tendering development and contract management.

• Familiarity with digital marketing, including PPC, SEO and social media strategies.

• Understanding of data protection regulations in line with the Data Protection Act 2018.

Why choose SCA?

Social Care in Action is a charity with 30+ years’ experience serving local communities in southern England. It is made up of several not-for-profit social enterprises providing a range of reliable, person-centred care, wellbeing, counselling, transport and related services.

SCA delivers a mix of publicly commissioned services, and those directly purchased by local people. We involve our communities in setting our priorities and evaluating our impact. By listening to individuals and building trusted relationships, our highly valued staff and volunteers support people with evidence-based, personalised programmes. Our holistic approach to meeting practical, social and emotional needs builds confidence, respects dignity and embraces individuality.

If you are right for this role we will offer you:

• A salary of between £50,000 and £55,000 dependent upon experience with bonus payments of 2.5% of new business.

• 27 days’ annual leave entitlement, (rising with service up to 32 days) – excluding bank holidays

• Paid day off on your birthday…….so you can relax

• Access to Blue Light Card – discounts on high street stores and online in large national and local businesses.

• Excellent refer a friend scheme

• Employer contributory pension scheme

If this sounds like the career move you have been looking for we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like to be a part of our welcoming team here at SCA, please apply by clicking the button below – upload your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the skills & experience section of the application. We will then be in touch. If you’d like more information or an informal chat about this opportunity, please feel free to get in touch with Ricky Rossiter – 023 80 366663.

Please note:

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA.

• SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds.

• SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role. SCA has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees.