Business Development Business Partner

At Bright Futures, we believe every young person and adult deserves the opportunity to thrive within a supportive, person‑centred environment. As a leading provider of high‑quality residential care and education across the North West, we specialise in supporting individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities—empowering them to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We are growing, and we’re looking for a dynamic Business Development Business Partner to play a central role in shaping our next chapter.

If you’re driven, relationship‑focused, commercially aware, and passionate about creating better outcomes for people, this could be the perfect next step.

Job Description:

As our Business Development Business Partner, you will support the strategic growth and expansion of our services. You’ll identify new opportunities, build strong partnerships, and help shape sustainable, person‑centred solutions that meet the needs of commissioners, stakeholders, and the individuals we support.

This is a fantastic role for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and influencing positive change across the health, education, and social care landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

Partnerships & Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across commissioning bodies
• Proactively identify new business opportunities across Residential and Education services
• Promote cross-divisional collaboration to ensure we maximise all opportunities

Referral Pipeline & Customer Experience

• Manage and maintain the referral process, working closely with the Head of Business Development
• Drive the referral pipeline to meet organisational KPIs
• Engage directly with stakeholders to discuss, shape, and progress referrals
• Ensure timely, clear communication with operational leaders to support informed placement decisions
• Provide exceptional internal and external customer service

Insight, Reporting & Strategy

• Develop systems to capture and act on customer feedback
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records
• Produce reports on market trends, forecasts, and account analysis
• Conduct market research to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for expansion
• Support commercial modelling, pricing, and costing of new services in collaboration with finance

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work closely with operational leaders to create innovative, person‑centred service models
• Respond to opportunities with high‑quality, compelling proposals
• Represent Bright Futures at regional and national forums, events, and networking opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in business development, commissioning, or commercial roles within social care
• Understanding of referrals and transitions within the social care sector
• Knowledge of commissioning processes, funding models, and regulatory frameworks in health, social care, or education (Desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Confident working independently and managing deadlines
• Highly organised with strong problem‑solving capabilities

Why Bright Futures?

• A values-driven organisation making a real difference
• Exciting time of growth and innovation
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Opportunities for professional development
• The chance to shape services that genuinely change lives

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000.00 (plus discretionary bonus)
• Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)
• Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000 
• Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards
• Free Meals at work
• Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Safeguarding Requirement

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Application Process

Ready to join Bright Futures? We invite interested candidates to apply.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:

• Values Based Interview – We’ll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures’ culture
• Competency Questions – You’ll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role.

If you’re motivated, passionate, and excited by the opportunity to help shape high‑quality services across the North West, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on recruitment@brightfuturescare.co.uk and 01925 759162.

Apply today and be part of a team where your work truly matters.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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