Head of Business Development Location: Surrey Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity We are seeking an visionary, values-driven Head of Business Development to lead the strategic growth of a high-quality care provider in Surrey. This role is not merely about commercial expansion; it is about transforming support. You will be instrumental in reshaping how care is delivered, ensuring that growth translates directly into independent, enriched, and dignified lives for the individuals we support. If you are a compassionate leader who pairs commercial acumen with a deep commitment to social care innovation, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact. Key Responsibilities Strategic Growth: Design and execute a robust business development strategy focused on transforming support models to promote independence and person-centred outcomes. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and nurture collaborative partnerships with Local Authorities, ICBs, families, and community stakeholders to co-create progressive care pathways. Service Innovation: Identify and develop new service opportunities, transition frameworks, and modern support environments that align with evidence-based best practices. Tender & Bid Management: Lead high-value bid and tender processes, ensuring our compassionate ethos and commitment to quality are clearly articulated. Market Intelligence: Deconstruct market trends and commissioning gaps to position the organisation at the forefront of modern care delivery. Benefits Competitive Financial Package: Attractive base salary of £70,000 – £80,000 plus performance-related incentives. Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive private medical insurance and robust employee assistance programmes focused on mental and physical wellness. Professional Development: Advanced leadership training, executive coaching, and support for continuous professional education. Flexible Working: Hybrid working options to promote a healthy work-life balance. Life Assurance & Pension: Enhanced pension contributions and life assurance scheme for long-term peace of mind. Requirements Proven track record of senior business development or commissioning experience within the social care sector. Deep understanding of modern care frameworks, transforming care agendas, and person-centred support. Exceptional relationship-building skills with a compassionate, collaborative leadership style. Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. INDHP
