At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development in adult social care, driving growth and managing key relationships.
- Company: Progressive provider of adult complex care services with a supportive leadership team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, substantial bonus, home-based flexibility, and autonomy.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant influence and career progression in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping growth within a vital sector.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in business development and strong local authority relationships.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Home-based (with some travel to services across Northamptonshire)
Salary circa £70,000 + £30,000 bonus available
We are currently working in partnership with a growing provider of adult complex care services to recruit an experienced Head of Business Development. This is a key strategic role within the organisation, focused on driving sustainable growth through strong local authority partnerships and effective referral management.
This opportunity would suit a commercially astute business development leader with an established presence in the Northamptonshire adult social care market, particularly someone who already has strong, trusted relationships with Northamptonshire Local Authority and a proven track record of converting referrals into successful placements.
The Role
- Lead and manage all business development activity across the Northampton area
- Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with commissioners, brokerage teams, and key local authority stakeholders
- Manage and convert referrals efficiently, ensuring strong occupancy and sustainable growth
- Work closely with operational and quality teams to ensure placements are appropriate, high quality, and successful
- Support the organisation’s wider growth strategy, including service development and expansion
About You
- Proven experience in a senior business development role within adult social care
- Strong, existing relationships with Northamptonshire Local Authority (essential)
- Demonstrable success managing referrals within a growing care business
- Commercially minded, confident, and highly credible with external stakeholders
- Comfortable working remotely, with the flexibility to travel regularly to services
What’s on Offer
- Salary £70,000
- Plus £30,000 bonus available
- Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping growth within a progressive provider
- Supportive senior leadership team with clear growth ambitions
This is an excellent opportunity for a business development professional who wants real influence, autonomy, and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing adult care organisation.
Head of Business Development – Adult Social Care employer: ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED
As a leading provider of adult complex care services, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values autonomy, flexibility, and meaningful contributions from our team members. With a supportive senior leadership team and a clear focus on growth, this home-based role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the Northamptonshire area while enjoying a competitive salary and bonus structure. We foster a collaborative work culture that encourages professional development and the building of strong local authority partnerships, making it an ideal environment for ambitious business development leaders.
Contact Details:
ELITE SEARCH ASSOCIATES LIMITED Recruitment Team
