Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager – Complex Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Location: Remote
Salary: Competitive DOE + Bonus   A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Business Development Manager to join a growing care provider specialising in complex mental health and learning disability services. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven individual who understands the specialist care sector and has a proven ability to develop relationships, identify new opportunities and secure new care packages. Working remotely, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's growth by building relationships with commissioners, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and other key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine strong business development skills with an understanding of complex care, helping to identify suitable placements and develop sustainable referral pathways for people with complex needs.   Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to support organisational growth.
• Identify and secure new care packages within complex mental health and learning disability services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, ICBs, commissioners, case managers and referral partners.
• Develop a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and manage these through to conversion.
• Identify opportunities for the organisation to expand its specialist care offering.
• Promote the provider's services to relevant stakeholders and referral networks.
• Attend meetings, networking events and commissioning discussions as required.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure new referrals align with service capacity and expertise.
• Support the mobilisation of new care packages and maintain relationships following placement.
• Monitor market trends, commissioning priorities and competitor activity.
• Maintain accurate records of business development activity, pipeline opportunities and performance against targets.
• Provide regular updates on progress, opportunities and growth forecasts to senior management.

  Requirements

• Proven experience in business development within complex care, mental health or learning disability services.
• Strong understanding of specialist care packages and complex support needs.
• Experience building relationships with local authorities, ICBs, commissioners or case managers.
• A track record of identifying opportunities and developing new business relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and motivated to achieve growth targets.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote workload effectively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• A professional approach with the confidence to represent the organisation to external stakeholders.

  What's on Offer

• Remote working
• Opportunity to join a growing specialist care provider
• A key role in shaping business development and future growth
• Opportunity to build and develop strategic relationships across the sector
• Autonomy to manage your own business development activity
• Potential for career progression as the organisation expands
• Competitive salary and potential bonus, dependent on experience and package

If you're an experienced Business Development Manager with a background in complex mental health or learning disability services, and you're looking for a remote opportunity where you can make a meaningful contribution to business growth, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.