Job Introduction

At Turning Point, it’s our job to help people find a new direction in life. Through our person-centred approach to support, we’re now one of the country’s leading social care providers, with a turnover of over £130m p/a.

We continue to grow, and we’ve big ambitions to stay on that upward curve. Join us as a Business Development Manager for our Public Health and Substance Misuse Services, and you’ll help us do just that by leading and managing one of our two regional BD teams.

Role Responsibility

In this business-critical role, it will be your job to make sure everything we say and do is relevant, engaging and original – ensuring that our excellent track record of service delivery is noticed by Local Authority Commissioners.

An experienced Business Development professional with a track record of leading winning bids, you will be responsible for both contract retention and winning new business in your region. You will work in partnership with operational colleagues and other senior stakeholders to co-produce service models, budgets and partnerships for tenders, as well as managing all aspects of the tender process, including quality assurance of written responses.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead on service models, budgets and partnerships for bids;
• Quality assurance of written responses for tender submissions;
• Bid Pipeline planning/preparation/account management;
• Bid leadership and management;
• Continuous improvement of business development processes;
• Line management of regional business development team (4 people).

The Ideal Candidate

You will have: effective communication skills (both oral and written); excellent critical thinking skills; great interpersonal skills; good attention to detail; previous experience of line management; and an organised/methodical mind. Experience of managing bids/tenders in the health/social care sector also a must.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent business writing skills;
• Effective project management;
• Ability to remain calm and deliver under pressure to tight deadlines
• Good problems solving and critical thinking skills;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business development role that has involved bid/tender writing/management;
• Demonstrable track record of significant contributions to winning bids, either in own right or as part of a wider team.

We are flexible in where and how you work. The whole Business Development team have successfully worked from home during the pandemic, and are based in different areas of the country.  We have regional offices in Manchester and London, with staff living locally to these adopting a flexible/hybrid approach to office/home working. Other members of the team are entirely home based, travelling only when needing to do so for face-to-face meetings.

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applicants before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point