This Head of Business Development & Innovation post sits in the Progression Directorate at St Basils, a youth homelessness organisation, and runs fixed-term to November 2027. The role covers keeping and growing local authority contracts for prevention and housing support for vulnerable young people, and leading procurement and tender work. Working within a psychologically informed environment, it calls for understanding of housing, health and social care and education, and judgement in matching opportunities to strategic goals.
What the job involves
- Work with the Director of Progression to improve prevention and housing-related support for vulnerable young people
- Retain current business and grow Local Authority contracts in line with St Basils goals
- Lead procurement and tender activity to deliver high-quality services
- Build and sustain internal and external partnerships to win and keep business
- Maintain positive relationships with internal teams and commissioners
- Support Youth Service Operations Managers, the Head of Quality Standards and the Registered Service Manager in meeting contractual commitments and KPIs
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team in a Psychologically Informed Environment, building relationships with colleagues and partners
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of the housing, health and social care and education sectors
- Ability to identify opportunities and judge the best fit with St Basils strategic objectives
Other
- Builds positive, trusting relationships
- Positive attitude and drive to make a difference every day
- Motivates and inspires others to achieve their goals
- Remains calm and professional when faced with challenges
- Works well as part of a team
- Uses good judgement and initiative to find solutions
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Wellbeing supportEmployee discounts
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive team culture
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
