Business Development Manager – Health and Social Care
Company: True Care 247
Location: Greater Manchester, Warrington and Cheshire
Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, part-time or job share
Part-time and job-share salaries will be paid pro rata.
True Care 247 is a family-run, CQC-registered care provider offering home care, supported living, complex care and community-based support.
We are looking for an experienced and well-connected Business Development Manager to help us secure new care packages, develop strong partnerships and grow our services.
Main responsibilities
- Identify and secure new care packages and business opportunities
- Build strong relationships with commissioners, social workers, local authorities, ICBs, case managers and other social care decision-makers
- Develop opportunities within home care, supported living, complex care and private care
- Monitor local authority portals, frameworks, tenders and referral opportunities
- Prepare expressions of interest, proposals and tender submissions
- Attend meetings, networking events and provider forums
- Develop relationships with private clients, families and professional referral partners
- Maintain an active business development pipeline
- Provide regular updates on leads, referrals, new packages and business growth
- Work closely with the Registered Manager and operational team to ensure new packages can be delivered safely and effectively
Essential requirements
The successful candidate must have:
- Previous business development experience within health and social care
- A proven track record of securing care packages, contracts or new business
- Strong connections with commissioners, social workers, local authorities and social care decision-makers
- Thorough knowledge of the home care, supported living or complex care sector
- Good understanding of CQC regulations and the fundamental standards
- Knowledge of local authority commissioning, tenders, frameworks and referral processes
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and meet agreed growth targets
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable experience
- Existing professional contacts across Greater Manchester, Warrington or Cheshire
- Experience working with NHS commissioners, ICBs, case managers and private clients
- Experience preparing tender submissions and expressions of interest
- Understanding of pricing, staffing requirements and the mobilisation of new care packages
Working arrangements
We welcome applications from candidates looking for:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- A flexible job-share arrangement
The successful candidate must be available to attend meetings, visit professionals and represent True Care 247 across our service areas.
If you have strong sector knowledge, trusted professional connections and a genuine track record of developing care services, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter explaining:
- Your experience in the care sector
- The care packages or contracts you have previously secured
- Your existing professional network
- Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time or job-share employment
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
