Business Development Manager

Full-Time No home office possible

Paragon Social Cre is a specialist children\’s social care provider, committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people in safe, nurturing environments. We work in close partnership with local authorities to provide placements that prioritise stability, safeguarding, and individualised care.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in expanding our service and strengthening our relationships with local authorities across the UK.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a business development strategy aligned with organisational goals.
Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with commissioners and placement teams within local authorities.
Identify, pursue, and secure new placement opportunities, ensuring that the needs of children and young people remain central to service growth.
Lead on tendering and framework applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Monitor market trends and policy changes within children\’s social care to inform strategy and service development.
Collaborate with internal teams to align business opportunities with operational capacity and high-quality care delivery.