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Children's Business Development Manager

Job Posted: 17 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

Children's Business Development / Referrals Manager

Location: Blackburn
 Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
 Travel: Mileage paid

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and driven Business Development / Referrals Manager to support the growth of children's services across the Blackburn area. This role will focus on building strong relationships with key stakeholders, increasing referrals, and ensuring high-quality placement matching for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Act as the main point of contact for incoming referrals and placement enquiries
Proactively identify new business opportunities to increase occupancy and service growth
Manage the end-to-end referrals process, ensuring timely and appropriate placements
Work closely with internal teams to match children with suitable provisions
Attend meetings, networking events, and stakeholder reviews as required
Maintain accurate records and reporting on referrals and occupancy levels

Requirements

Proven experience in a business development, referrals, or placements role within children's services
Strong working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning processes and ICBs
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple referrals and work in a fast-paced environment
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (mileage reimbursed)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Mileage reimbursement for all travel
Opportunity to play a key role in service growth and development
Supportive and collaborative working environmentSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

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