At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong relationships and identify new opportunities in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
- Company: Leading national care and support provider with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: £60,000 salary, car allowance, performance bonus, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: High-profile role with significant stakeholder engagement and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the health and social care sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, or Health and Social Care sectors required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Location: Gloucester, covering the South West and Wales
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract - possible perm dependent on performance
Salary: £60,000 per annum Car Allowance + Performance Bonus
Are you an experienced relationship, business development or operational professional with a strong background in the Learning Disabilities and Mental Health sector? We are recruiting for an ambitious and commercially focused Business Relationship Manager to join a leading national care and support provider on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the complexities of the health and social care sector and can build strong, long-lasting relationships with commissioners, local authorities, NHS partners and other key stakeholders.
The Role
As Business Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships across Gloucestershire, the South West and Wales. Working closely with internal operational teams and senior leadership, you will identify new opportunities, support the development of existing services and help grow the organisation’s presence within the Learning Disabilities and Mental Health market. You will act as a key link between the organisation and external stakeholders, ensuring strong partnerships and a clear understanding of local commissioning priorities and service requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, NHS commissioners, Integrated Care Boards and other key stakeholders.
- Identify and develop new business and service opportunities across Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.
- Support the growth of existing services and the mobilisation of new packages and contracts.
- Understand local market trends, commissioning strategies and future opportunities.
- Work closely with operational teams to ensure services are positioned effectively with commissioners.
- Attend stakeholder meetings, networking events and sector forums.
- Develop strategic account plans for key relationships and geographical areas.
- Support tender opportunities and contribute to business development activity where required.
- Work collaboratively with senior management to deliver regional and national growth objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of opportunities, relationships and business activity.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Experience within the Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Supported Living or wider Health and Social Care sector.
- A strong understanding of Local Authority and NHS commissioning.
- Previous experience in business development, relationship management, commissioning, operations or strategic partnerships.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- The ability to build credibility and develop relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
- The ability to work independently across a large geographical area.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West and Wales.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £60,000 per annum
- Car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- 12-month fixed-term contract
- Opportunity to work for a well-established national care and support provider
- A high-profile role with significant stakeholder engagement
- The opportunity to make a real impact on the growth and development of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services
If you are an experienced, commercially minded professional with excellent knowledge of the Learning Disabilities and Mental Health sector, and you are passionate about building partnerships that lead to better services and outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to discuss this exciting opportunity in confidence.
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