Head of Business Development (Flexible location)

We are looking for a Head of Business Development for an incredible social welfare charity, with a focus on bid writing and partnership development to develop emerging sources of funding.

This role can be flexible on working options, but frequent and regular travel and attendance at the charity offices / sites across England and Wales is needed.

The Charity
Highly respected social welfare charity who work across England and Wales to develop a range of innovative services providing practical and emotional support.

You would be joining an inclusive, welcoming organisation with a diverse workforce of passionate individuals offering fantastic benefits, including flexible working arrangements, 30 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays per year and an employee assistance programme as well as much more!

The Role
To be responsible for the management of the bidding processes for identified grants and contracts

contribute to and support effective evaluation of the bidding strategy and achievements

Lead on new business development with regard to competitive tenders and commissioning opportunities within the public sector.

The Candidate
Demonstrable expertise and experience in the criminal justice sector and engagement of key players in the market.

Demonstrable track record of leading on and securing successful bids.

Experience of successfully recruiting, leading, managing and developing staff

Financial literacy with the ability to interpret management accounts, create and manage budgets.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.