Business Development Manager (Health Sector)

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join our Growth team at Enable! 

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.  

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title: Business Development Manager (Health Sector) 

Reports to: Head of Growth & Branding 

Based: Battersea Park

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Environment

DBS: Basic 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Business Development Manager will play an integral role in boosting the growth of our Health & Wellbeing Service and our various programme offerings. 

This person will work within Enable’s Growth team to develop and implement an effective growth and development approach that expands our reach, social value and set our company apart. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our various services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Seek out new and exciting ways to expand Enable’s reach and increase strategic partnerships (Health & Wellbeing focussed)
• Work closely with Health & Wellbeing team to learn & identify Enable’s current scope and reach
• Identify gaps and trends in the market for different types of Health and Wellbeing services, identifying new markets, growth areas, customers, partnerships, and new ways of reaching existing markets
• Leading the management of writing and reviewing tenders and proposals and business development plans
• Represent Enable whilst attending networking opportunities such as events, market engagement sessions and events
• Network with businesses and commissioners to build relationships and identify new opportunities and potential growth areas
• Work closely with the Research & Development team to analyse and identify trends and opportunities
• Work alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic aims
• Work collaboratively with the Bid Coordinator on new opportunities ensuring high quality submissions

Skills and Experience: 

• Proven experience in Business Development and implementing successful growth strategies
• Strong project management skills
• Extensive and diverse experience in leading the management of writing and submitting bids and proposals
• Experience working in/understanding of the UK Health Sector
• A professional network and contacts within the UK Health Sector would be ideal
• A keen eye for identifying new opportunities, and the tenacity to see that through to conversion
• Autonomy to self-motivate, drive change and work collaboratively in line with the Growth & Development Team
• Ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, internal and external
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

If this role not quite right, however you are still interested in working at Enable then we encourage you to get in touch today on hr@enablelc.org 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.