Business Development Manager

28 days holiday entitlement

Job Description: Business Development Manager

Responsible to: Directors

Responsible for: Heads of departments

 

As one of Edinburgh’s leading providers of home care, Social Care Alba delivers a wide range of care services which help people to stay in their own homes for longer. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our exciting, friendly and dynamic team.

 

Key Responsibilities

Managing the Heads of departments, ensuring effective staff:

• Learning & development
• Supervision & performance
• Mentorship & sharing of skills and knowledge
• Use of best practise and research throughout the company

Managing the company’s annual improvement plan, ensuring:

• Agreed KPIs are met
• The workplace is dynamic and inclusive
• Care Inspectorate grades remain at 5 or higher
• Contracts with EHSCP are achieved and maintained

Managing workflow across all Departments, including:

• Participating in the on-call rota
• Driving efficiency, and business growth 
• Managing risk as well as health and safety 
• Providing advice to the Heads of the departments
• Designing and implementing the Annual Improvement Plan
• Chairing and contributing to meetings in the absence of the Directors

What we are looking for

Essential

·         Understanding and knowledge of all legislation related to the role, health and safety and risk and management

·         Detail oriented, easily adaptable and an active listener to work under pressure

·         Self-motivated and able to work as part of a dynamic team with initiative

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to communicate in excellent English across different audiences

·         Excellent time management, accuracy, planning and organising skills

·         Excellent I.T. skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

·         Previous experience in a similar position

·         Previous experience in managing, coaching and supervising staff

·         Previous experience in Business management and growth

·         Degree in Business Management and Leadership

·         Edinburgh based

Desirable

·         Previous experience in the Health and Social Care sector

·         Qualification in a Health or Social Care specialism

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, so we continue to invest in our staff to ensure you are happy, motivated, well-trained and supported.

·         Guaranteed hours

·         Competitive salary

·         28 days paid holidays

·         Great employee benefits (such as Birthday surprises)

·         Full induction training

·         Participation to social occasions and events

·         Access to education and learning resources

·         Opportunities for career development

·         Employers contribution into your pension

·         Support and guidance from our friendly team

·         On-going support with paid specialist training

If you believe you are what we are looking for, you can start your online application by clicking on “Apply”. We are looking forward in meeting you!

• Business development
• Support our work with NHS
• Prospect for new business leads
• Generate New Business opportunities
• Write new business proposals
• Meet with external partners and prospective clients
• Follow company guidelines and procedures
• Ensure the quality of service delivery
• Meet & exceed targets for new business growth
• Experience Required
• Staff performance & support / relationships
• Recruitment
• Compliance / Training