Head of Business Development
Are you experienced Health & Social care professional who’s on the lookout for a fresh new challenge? We could have just the role you are looking for!
We have a brand new and exciting opportunity to join Cornerstone as our new Head of Business Development on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to our Director of Delivery, you will be responsible for strategically growing Cornerstone's income in line with our charitable aims, values and strategic direction.
Location
This role can be based in any of our main offices (Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow), or part of our hybrid working model. If opting for hybrid, we would need you to live within a reasonable commute of Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. There will be occasions that we'll need you to travel to other Cornerstone branch locations (travel expenses would be reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone’s expense policy with travel reimbursed by HMRC legislation).
The Role
As part of our wider leadership team, you'll provide expertise and support to our Branch Leaders to ensure the development and delivery of measurable business growth targets.
You’ll take the lead on developing relationships with commissioners and partners ensuring that we have a solid understanding of the long-term strategic landscape in social care and that we develop practice to meet the emerging needs of people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs.
You will oversee our:
Contracts & Commissioning Team - ensuring that we meet our contractual obligations and tender effectively for new and existing contractsPractice Development Team - ensuring that we continually develop our practice (including our Positive Behaviour Support approach) to provide expert care and support that meets current and future demand.
Please see the Role Profile attached to our advert for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About You
What we'll need you to bring: -
Significant operational leadership experience within the social care sectorExperience of successfully developing new business opportunities within publicly commissioned services
An in-depth knowledge of Scottish social care commissioning policies and practices
A solid understanding of business development, marketing, bids and tenders
Proven networking and relationship building experience within a senior role
Strategic and future orientated thinking
Proven ability of setting long-term goals and turning them into actionable plans
The ability to work cross-functionally
Strong problem-solving, analysis, situational judgement and decision-making skills
About Us
Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with over 40 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland.
We are always flexible and responsive in meeting the ever-changing needs of the people we support and work closely with individuals and families to agree what sort of support will work best for them.
Our strategic aims
To become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needsTo be the best employer in social care in Scotland
To achieve stability and sustainability which supports future developments.
If you’re up for the challenge and think you have what it takes, then apply with your CV and cover letter, we'd love to hear from you.
Your cover letter should include why you're interested in this opportunity and why you feel you're suitable for this role and should be uploaded to the 'Supporting Documents' section within our online application.
Have any questions? Contact Colin Phillips, our Director of Delivery at colin.phillips@cornerstone.org.uk.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited along to an interview at our Glasgow office on Thursday 24th October 2024.
The successful candidate will need to undertake a Standard Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.- Agencies please note - We have our own in-house Recruitment Team working to fill this vacancy and are not looking to work with an agency at present. Any unsolicited emails will not be responded to.