Business Development Job Specification

• Develop a funding strategy that identifies funding opportunities in line with the organisation’s strategic direction and business priorities.
• Research, draft and implement commercial/business development plans and strategies.
• Identify and prepare high quality competitive tender submissions for a variety of commissioners. Collaborate with key teams within Hafan Cymru such as operations, HR and finance on preparing and submitting tender opportunities.
• Work with external stakeholders and partners, building relationships and collaborating on business opportunities.
• Focus on growing income streams and creating a plan for business growth.
• Develop a stakeholder map to manage existing relationships and identify/develop new relationships.
• Maintaining a positive attitude that inspires co-workers and clients to grow the business.
• Actively perform market research and analyse opportunities.
• Identify issues/risks to business growth and plan mitigating actions.
• Support Project Managers and project teams to comply with any financial and legal obligations detailed in contracts, grant agreements, etc.
• Complete reports to funders / commissioners as required
• Being aware of market trends and competitors.
• Promote Hafan Cymru by attending meetings, conferences and events.
• Monitor the publication of opportunities via online portals (e.g. Proactis, E-tenderWales, Sell2Wales, and Bravo Solutions etc.).
• Keep effective records of funding bids, reports and communications.
• Evaluate and filter opportunities to ensure alignment with strategic plans.
• Provide the Business Development Director and the Chief Executive with accurate and timely reports on activity.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience, and proven success of working in a senior business development role.
• Experience of working as a senior manager.
• Experience of writing successful tenders/funding applications preferably in the Social Care, Health and Third Sector.
• Experience of developing relationships with partner organisations preferably in Social Care, Health and Third Sector.
• Experience of representing an organisation at senior management level within a multiagency environment, preferably in Social Care, Health and Third Sector.
• Experience of researching and providing data and information relative to the tender/funding applications.
• Experience of using web technologies and online procurement systems.
• Experience of writing to a high quality standard.

Knowledge and Skills:

• An understanding of the ‘market’ in which Hafan Cymru operates and of the social care sector in Wales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management experience.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to deliver multiple projects within required timescales.
• Able to develop working relationships internal and external Stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organised and with a keen eye for detail, accuracy and quality.
• Ability to navigate and manage effective tendering processes and systems.
• Ability to produce quality reports presentations.

General:

• A full driving licence and car available for work.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a cover letter, CV, along with a 500 response to these questions:

1.   How you meet the Hafan Cymru values of Fairness, Versatility, Integrity and Being Inspirational.

2.   What do you think are the key business development challenges and opportunities faced by organisations such as Hafan Cymru. 

Applications should be sent to recruitment@hafancymru.co.uk

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Support may include:

• Support to manage on a budget and/or reduce debts
• Support to ensure relevant benefits are being accessed
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• Engaging with referral agencies, such as local authority, access point/gateway services, statutory and voluntary sector agencies in order to generate referrals for the service as required.

• Carry out initial assessments for service users including any risks of their requirements to determine eligibility.

• Designing and delivering effective support plans, based on the service user’s needs and abilities.

• Maintain contact with service users as required depending on their needs maintaining a professional relationship and becoming a role model.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

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Welsh speaker is desirable but not essential.

How to Apply:

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Please Apply online - main contact – Dianne Saunders HR consultant 0121 250 5250/ 07483 046210

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