Business Development Business Partner

Job Description The VacancyAt Bright Futures, we believe every young person and adult deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive, person-centred environment. As a leading provider of high-quality residential care and education across the North West, we specialise in supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilitiesempowering them to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.We are growing, and were looking for a dynamicBusiness Development Business Partnerto play a central role in shaping our next chapter.If youre driven, relationship-focused, commercially aware, and passionate about creating better outcomes for people, this could be the perfect next step.Job Description:As our Business Development Business Partner, you will support the strategic growth and expansion of our services. Youll identify new opportunities, build strong partnerships, and help shape sustainable, person-centred solutions that meet the needs of commissioners, stakeholders, and the individuals we support.This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and influencing positive change across the health, education, and social care landscape.What Youll Be DoingPartnerships & EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across commissioning bodiesProactively identify new business opportunities across Residential and Education servicesPromote cross-divisional collaboration to ensure we maximise all opportunitiesReferral Pipeline & Customer ExperienceManage and maintain the referral process, working closely with the Head of Business DevelopmentDrive the referral pipeline to meet organisational KPIsEngage directly with stakeholders to discuss, shape, and progress referralsEnsure timely, clear communication with operational leaders to support informed placement decisionsProvide exceptional internal and external customer serviceInsight, Reporting & StrategyDevelop systems to capture and act on customer feedbackMaintain accurate, up-to-date recordsProduce reports on market trends, forecasts, and account analysisConduct market research to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for expansionSupport commercial modelling, pricing, and costing of new services in collaboration with financeCollaboration & InnovationWork closely with operational leaders to create innovative, person-centred service modelsRespond to opportunities with high-quality, compelling proposalsRepresent Bright Futures at regional and national forums, events, and networking opportunitiesWhat Were Looking For:Experience & KnowledgeExperience in business development, commissioning, or commercial roles within social careUnderstanding of referrals and transitions within the social care sectorKnowledge of commissioning processes, funding models, and regulatory frameworks in health, social care, or education (Desirable)Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship managementStrong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work collaboratively across multiple teamsConfident working independently and managing deadlinesHighly organised with strong problem-solving capabilitiesWhy Bright Futures?A values-driven organisation making a real differenceExciting time of growth and innovationSupportive, collaborative working cultureOpportunities for professional developmentThe chance to shape services that genuinely change livesSalary & Benefits45,000.00 (plus discretionary bonus)Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)Care Friends Referral rewards up to 2000Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awardsFree Meals at workLife Assurance Policy 2x salaryCycle to Work SchemeSafeguarding RequirementSuccessful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.Application ProcessReady to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:Values Based Interview Well explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures cultureCompetency Questions Youll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.If youre motivated, passionate, and excited by the opportunity to help shape high-quality services across the North West, wed love to hear from you.Apply today and be part of a team where your work truly matters.Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.The CompanyAt Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education.Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide. Its why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us.We cant promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. Youll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times. The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team.No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.The BenefitsMeals provided at workReferral and Reward SchemesLife Assurance PolicySimply Health SchemeCycle to Work SchemeTraining and DevelopmentJoin the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-29