At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in children's social care services and lead a dynamic placements team.
- Company: Established provider in children's social care with a focus on quality and compliance.
- Benefits: £55,000 salary, 10% performance bonus, hybrid working, and strategic leadership exposure.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career progression and strategic influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's lives while shaping future services.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification and 3 years' experience in business development or social care.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid Working (Office based 2 days per week)
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Social Care
Service Users: Children and Young People within Supported Accommodation and Residential Children's Homes
Qualifications Required: Relevant qualification in Social Care, Business Development, Housing, or a related field
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a business development, commissioning, or strategic leadership role within children’s social care, particularly in supported accommodation and/or residential children’s homes
Who we are looking for: Our client is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive the growth and development of their Ofsted-regulated services. This role requires a commercially minded professional with a strong understanding of children's social care, commissioning processes, local authority partnerships, regulatory frameworks, and placement management. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the placements function, developing strategic partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, supporting operational teams, and providing key business intelligence to senior leadership.
Key responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic business partner to regional operational teams to support occupancy growth and service development.
- Lead and manage the Placements Team, including two Placement Officers.
- Oversee high volumes of referrals across supported accommodation and residential services.
- Manage the end-to-end referral and matching process.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local authority commissioners and key stakeholders.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within the children's social care and education sectors.
- Conduct market analysis and competitor research to support strategic decision‑making.
- Represent the organisation at sector events, forums, and strategic meetings.
- Provide expert guidance regarding Ofsted regulations and compliance requirements.
- Produce weekly trading reports and performance dashboards for senior leadership.
- Monitor referral activity, conversion rates, occupancy levels, market trends, and business opportunities.
- Support service development in response to changing commissioner needs and regulatory developments.
Who you will be working for: Our client is an established provider operating within children's social care services, delivering supported accommodation and residential care services for young people.
Why this home & company: This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where business development plays a central role in shaping future services and improving outcomes for young people. You will work closely with senior operational leaders and executive teams, influencing strategic direction, service growth, and partnership development across the organisation.
Progression: The role offers the opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership teams including Directors and Executive Leaders, providing significant exposure to strategic decision‑making and organisational growth initiatives.
Benefits:
- £55,000 annual salary
- 10% KPI performance bonus
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Strategic leadership exposure
- Opportunity to influence service growth and development
- Collaborative working environment across operational and executive teams
Ethos: Our client is committed to delivering high‑quality, compliant, and responsive services that meet the evolving needs of children, young people, commissioners, and local authority partners. They place a strong emphasis on partnership working, continuous improvement, data‑driven decision making, and maintaining excellent standards across all services.
Sponsorship is not available.
Contact: For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
Business Development Manager - Children's Residential in Salisbury employer: Sgscare
Join a dynamic organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and young people through high-quality social care services. With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, and strategic growth, this role offers you the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence service development, and enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Benefit from a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment committed to making a meaningful impact.
