Job Description

?Business Development Manager

Permanent and full-time (37.5 hours a week) - 35,603

Hybrid working between home and office in Eynsham, Oxfordshire (1-2 days per month in office)

Are you excited at the prospect of growing an established and successful national charity?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

HENRY is an innovative, award-winning and ambitious charity delivering life-changing impact for children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are passionate about babies and children having the best start in life.

As Business Development Manager, you will join HENRY's Business Development team, strengthen HENRY's business offer and manage commissioner relationships through expert contract management. This role will oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licences, building clear business offers for local areas. You will ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, whilst reducing risk and driving renewals.

This role will bring clarity, consistency and accountability to HENRY's contract management processes. You will build and strengthen relationships with commissioners and partners, manage contract negotiations and renewals confidently, ensuring HENRY delivers effectively to families.

Please go to https://www.henry.org.uk/jobs for more information about the role. To apply please click on the 'apply now' button on the jobs page.?

Closing date for completed applications: 9 am Monday 12th January

Interviews: Thursday 15th January in person at our Eynsham office

Benefits package:

30 days' annual leave per year plus bank holidays Enhanced charity sick pay and parental leave Access to a pension scheme with a matched employer contribution of up to 6% Hybrid working with flexible start and end times between 8am and 6pm Employee Assistance Programme, giving free and confidential access to a variety of wellbeing support services. Opportunity for pay progression through annual performance related increments.

The team:

You will join our Business Development team, supporting income growth and contract compliance, to enable the scale of our charitable work with families and professionals across the UK. The Business Development Manager is line managed by the Head of Business Development who carries overall responsibility for income generation. You will also work closely with our Commissioning Manager, Senior Marketing and Communications Officer, Development Manager, Head of Finance and CEO.

Work base and travel:

Hybrid, with a minimum of 1-2 days a month at National Support Office (NSO) in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, with occasional travel expected to meet colleagues in local teams

Hours: This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours per week. Employees can take advantage of our flexitime hours, choosing when to work their hours between 8am - 6pm each day.

?Job description:

This role holds responsibility for:

Building a clear business offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY Contract Development, management and compliance Organisational support and alignment Attitudes, behaviour and values
1. Business Offer development for HENRY

With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership. Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money. As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales. Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.
2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance

Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies. Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the Partnerships & Commissioning Manager and Head of Business Development. Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads. Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met. Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services. Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements. Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.
3. Organisational Support and Alignment

Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates. Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY. Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements. Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.
4. Attitudes, behaviour and values

Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings Maintain clear and accurate records Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels Comply with all organisational policies and procedures Model HENRY values Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision

Please go to https://www.henry.org.uk/jobs for more information about the role. To apply please click on the 'apply now' button on the jobs page.?

Closing date for completed applications: 9 am Monday 12th January

Interviews: Thursday 15th January in person at our Eynsham office

HENRY is a safeguarding organisation and any job offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including a DBS.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 35,603.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Witney OX29 4BD