Job Introduction

Our ethos is ‘Inspired by Possibility’. Your possibility will be our shared ambition. We believe that everyone, given the right support, can reach their potential.    

• It is with that in mind that we are looking for an experienced sales, project or business development officer to join our highly successful team. This is a new role with an opportunity to shape it as we grow and learn together.     
• It will suit someone who likes to be working in different environments on a regular basis and who likes every day to be a little different.

Turning Point is an expert not for profit organisation delivering innovative integrated care in communities, specialising in substance misuse, mental health, learning disability, employment services, criminal justice, primary care and public health. 

• Working for us is a rewarding career and you are always encouraged to consider the positive impact of your work on the people that we support. We are a values-driven organisation.  Embracing our values and applying them every day will be central to your motivation. 

Role Responsibility

As a Business Development Officer your day-to-day role is essential to business growth and planning. Using a blend of relationship management, commercial marketing, sales, creative writing, research and analytical skills you will work in a fast-paced environment where problem-solving and solution creation are everyday activities.

• You will carve a unique growth pathway shaping your personal development using learning modules covering multidisciplinary roles, requirements and skills. This offers you superb opportunity for knowledge acquisition and potential future career trajectories.
• In return we want fresh ideas and perspectives, energy and commitment as we aspire to expand our service offer in scope and scale. It’s a tough operating environment and you need to be up for the challenge to influence and innovate.  

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous work in a similar role or previous work experience that directly demonstrates proven ability to work in this role. 
• Experience of developing and sustaining positive workplace relationships with internal and / or external stakeholders. 
• Experience of working with external stakeholders by phone, email or face-to-face to achieve business objectives 
• Experience of working to multiple concurrent deadlines 

Knowledge

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office applications. 
• Task organisation methodology to achieve deadlines and high quality of output. 
• Customer Service knowledge and engaging with people as customers.
• Microsoft office applications.

Essential Skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative writing skills.
• Attention to detail and highly organised.
• Time management & prioritisation to run concurrent growth activities. 
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Comfortable working with Directors and Head of Service / Senior Manager Level (internal colleagues and external customers).
• Manage complex, multi-work stream opportunities.
• Ability to develop negotiation skills and be confident and diplomatic in negotiation situations.

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.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

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.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point