Job Description

Role: Group Business Development/Referrals Assessment Manager

Location: Harborne B17 9AT

Hours: 35-hours per week (hybrid working)

Salary circa 41,000 per annum

Are you interested in a Group Business Development/Referrals Assessment Manager position working for a business specialising in housing, care and support for people with visual impairments, and other specialist needs? This new position will provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to make their mark in helping us to achieve our ambitious but realistic plans for further business development and growth.

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach in investing in our people and are looking for a highly competent and motivated professional to join us. The business is keen to recruit someone who wants to excel in their role and play a key part in our Business Growth Strategy.

The role is hybrid and is based in Harborne. We apply a flexible approach to working patterns to ensure a better work-life balance for staff.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Proactive in assessing and responding to tender opportunities with local authorities and other commissioning bodies. The lead and main point of contact for new referrals and call offs. Lead on person-centred assessments of individuals' support needs, and supporting the transition of new people entering services, in collaboration with local operational teams. Building effective working relationships with commissioners, local authorities, health bodies, funders, and corporate partners. Able to produce detailed financial costings for proposed packages of support and ensure funding agreements are secured. Able to contribute to the organisation's development and growth strategy.

The ideal candidate profile:

Experience within the care, health, and/or housing sectors, particularly in learning disabilities and sight disabilities. Ability to assess and analyse a wide range of support needs and referral information. Experience in writing and submitting successful tenders. Proven track record of achieving growth targets. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Full UK Driving Licence and use of a car for business purposes.

Our benefits include:

23 days Annual Leave (After your second year of service one additional day, subject to a maximum of five additional days) + 8 Bank Holidays Paid Birthday leave Employer Pension contribution Staff discount scheme Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards Ongoing training with support and development opportunities
New Outlook Housing Association and Vision Homes Association are well-respected organisations and have joined forces in supporting and caring for people with visual impairment and complex needs. We are proud of the work we do for the people we support, so if you can help us build on our successes, enjoy being part of a small team, and have a positive outlook, then we would like to hear from you.

About Us:

New Outlook

has been providing services to visually impaired people for over 170 years. Starting out in 1846 as part of the Birmingham Royal Institution for the Blind (BRIB), becoming a standalone housing association in 1997. Since then, New Outlook Housing Association (NOHA) has gone through several changes to become the organisation it is today.

Vision Homes Association

has been providing support to vulnerable adults for over 30 years, specialising in providing support to people with complex needs. VHA is a charity, registered with the Charity Commission and its care provision is regulated by Care Quality Commission.

How to Apply:

For more information and please visit our website or contact HR on 0121 602 6518 / 0121 434 4644.

Please send your CV and covering letter stating '

what qualities and experience you can bring to the role' to us.

Closing Date:

6th November.

Please note, we are actively reviewing applications and may close this advert early if a successful candidate is found.

Interviews:

Interviews will take place on 10th November

.

New Outlook and Vision Homes Association are Equal Opportunity Employers

No agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham B17 9AT