Head of Business Development

Do you have a knack for driving people and organisations forward? combined with a passion to make a positive change in a truly rewarding role?

At Millennium Support, we are looking for a new Head of Business Development to help us spread our wings and engage with new communities.

Location: This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week from one of our sites (we have offices in Wakefield and Coventry).

Salary: from £70,000 PA (dependent upon experience).

Contract type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent.

We're on the lookout for a strategic, values driven leader to join us as our Head of Business Development! Reporting to our Chief Operating Officer, this is a pivotal role to our growth in which you will lead the growth of our adult social care services, identifying new opportunities, enhancing existing provision and ensuring our services remain both impactful and sustainable.

You will do more than drive the organisation. You will be part of a culture that believes in working With Not For - empowering people to achieve for themselves, not just delivering services to them.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading on the design and delivery of a forward thinking business development strategy that is rooted in our vision and values.
• Building inclusive relationships and working together with commissioners, ICSs, local authorities to create new opportunities and access.
• Identifying and winning new business through tenders, frameworks and strategic partnerships, ensuring that every opportunity is aligned with who we are and what we stand for.
• Managing a visible and data driven pipeline of opportunities, with a clear focus on developing the potential of both the People We Employ and the People We Support in our services.
• Shaping offers that balance high-quality support with financial viability, working responsively with operations to meet emerging needs.
• Driving referrals and improving occupancy by strengthening referral pathways and minimising service voids, so that more people can receive the right support in the right way.
• Representing the organisation at events and networks, advocating for our mission and reputation.
• Championing co-production, ensuring People We Support are meaningfully involved in shaping new services and developments.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience leading business development functions in the adult social care sector, or a closely related sector.
• In depth knowledge of public sector commissioning, procurement processes and funding models.
• Strong operational awareness of supported living or residential support services.
• A commercially astute mindset grounded in ethical, values based decision-making.
• Outstanding communication and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and obtain secure buy-in across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience writing high-impact proposals and managing opportunities from idea, through to mobilisation.
• A level 7 or above in a management qualification.
• A commitment to making a difference, not just growing services, but transforming lives. 
• A UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Why join us?

We're not just about growth, we are about meaningful and person centred growth! You'll be part of a passionate, high-performing senior leadership team with a shared vision to deliver outstanding and life changing support. In return we will offer you:

• A salary from £70,000 (dependent upon experience) and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible working and genuine commitment to your work-life balance.
• Investment in your ongoing development and leadership journey.
• A culture where your voice, vision and values are truly valued.

Are you ready to lead with purpose, make a real difference and shape the future of social care? Then throw your hat into the ring and apply now!

Want to know more? Feel free to get in touch with our Recruitment Advisor Nick Dyson on LinkedIn to arrange an informal chat.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 26 May 2025.

We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.

We are a disability confident employer.