Head of Business Development
Salary:
£70,000 Location:
Remote (UK-based) Hours:
35 per week Contract:
Permanent
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and currently reside within the United Kingdom.
Please note interviews will be held 11th and 12th December
About the Role To lead the Business Development team in securing sustainable growth for United Response. You will shape and deliver strategies that retain existing contracts, win new opportunities ensuring our work creates lasting positive outcomes for people and communities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire
a high-performing
Business Development team
aligned to organisational goals.
Develop and manage a
pipeline of tenders, bids, and contracts
with local authorities, NHS and other
public sector commissioners .
Oversee the
end-to-end bid management process
— from opportunity scanning to tender submission and negotiation.
Champion
co-production and service design, ensuring innovative, person-centred service models.
Embed
social value
and
ESG principles
into all proposals to enhance impact and competitiveness.
Build strong relationships with
commissioners, funders, and strategic partners .
Support
financial forecasting, growth reporting, and strategic decision‑making at Executive level.
About You
Proven experience in
business development leadership
within
social care ,
healthcare, or
publicly funded services .
Track record in
winning tenders ,
contract management, and
sustainable income growth .
Strong understanding of
commissioning environments ,
procurement frameworks, and
public sector funding .
Skilled in
bid writing ,
stakeholder engagement, and
strategic partnerships .
Excellent communication, financial acumen, and project management skills.
Passion for
person-centred services ,
co-production, and
social impact .
About United Response Our central support teams at United Response make sure that everyone who works here has the systems and information they need to fulfil their role, and feel motivated and supported as they do it.
Do you want to be part of a community with shared goals and values? Do you want to contribute to United Response’s mission and vision? Do you want to know your work is making a real difference to someone’s life?
Then we want to hear from you.
United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs .
Our mission is to empower individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United .
United Response’s culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and flexible working helps ensure that everyone, regardless of background feels included and can be the best they can be. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, recognising all parts of a person’s identity. We are stronger through diversity and invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.
United Response is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer, a Mindful Employer, and a
Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental or physical disabilities, including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
What We Offer In return, we’ll help you build a rewarding career, along with the following benefits:
2
Wellbeing Days
per year
Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
Private Healthcare
Blue Light Discount Card
and
Costco membership
(T&Cs apply)
Free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
Fully paid training
and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
Generous annual leave allowance, supporting a healthy work/life balance
UR STARS recognition programme
rewarding individuals and teams who go above and beyond
Workplace pension scheme
Long service awards
recognising loyalty and dedication
Travel to work scheme
(season ticket loan)
Access to online shopping discounts
from over 3,500 retailers
How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a short statement outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying. We are interviewing on a
rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
This role is subject to a
DBS check, the cost of which will be covered by United Response. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, early application is strongly encouraged.
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