Job Description

About Crestwood Care Ltd

Crestwood Care Ltd is a growing care and community support provider offering

high-quality non-regulated services

to adults across multiple UK locations. We specialise in promoting independence, daily living skills, community inclusion and wellbeing within supported living and outreach environments.

As we expand across London and surrounding areas, we are seeking a talented and motivated

Business Development Partner

to help shape, drive and sustain our growth strategy.

Job Purpose

The Business Development Partner will lead Crestwood Care Ltd's growth activities in London. This role focuses on building strategic relationships, securing new service opportunities, developing partnerships, expanding our client base, and supporting the successful rollout of new non-regulated support services.

You will work closely with senior management to position Crestwood as a trusted and high-quality service provider across London boroughs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Growth & Business Development

Identify new service opportunities across London boroughs, including: Local Authorities & Commissioning Teams Housing providers Supported living organisations Community partnerships Private clients Expand existing services and develop new service lines aligned with Crestwood's mission. Conduct market research to identify needs, gaps, and competitive opportunities.

2. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

Build and maintain strong working relationships with commissioners, social workers, support coordinators, housing officers and community agencies. Attend networking events, business meetings, and relevant community forums to promote Crestwood Care Ltd. Represent the company professionally at all external engagements.

3. Tenders, Referrals & Contract Acquisition

Identify new tender opportunities for non-regulated services. Support the preparation of expressions of interest, bids, service proposals and pricing models. Work with senior management to negotiate service agreements and partnership contracts. Respond promptly to referral enquiries and ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.

4. Service Development & Strategic Planning

Work with the management team to design and launch new community-based support services. Help drive geographical expansion across targeted London boroughs. Provide insights to shape strategic direction, growth planning and service design.

5. Internal Collaboration

Work closely with: Directors Team Leaders and Coordinators HR (to support recruitment planning for new contracts) Finance (for costings and viability checks) Ensure all new business opportunities are deliverable, sustainable and aligned with company standards.

6. Reporting & Performance Tracking

Maintain accurate records of leads, meetings, opportunities, and outcomes. Provide monthly progress reports to senior leadership. Track performance of new service launches and partnerships.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience in business development, commissioning, care coordination, or service expansion within the health/social care sector. Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills. Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships. Knowledge of local authority structures, referral pathways and adult support services. Commercial awareness (pricing, viability, budgets). Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Good IT skills (Microsoft 365, CRM/sales tracking tools). Ability to travel within London for meetings and visits.

Desirable

Experience working with non-regulated community support services. Tendering/bid writing experience. Strong understanding of supported living, community outreach, or social care commissioning. Experience in developing partnerships with housing providers or agencies.

What We Offer

12.81 to 14.00 per hour

Part-time hours with flexibility Opportunities for career growth as the company expands Supportive and collaborative leadership team Autonomy and ownership over the London growth strategy Role with real impact on service development and community outcomes
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.81-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Work Location: In person