Business & Partnerships Development Manager

Development Manager
Location: Flexible base in London (requires travel across London)
Contract type: Fixed Term to 31st July 2021 (opportunity for permanent contract)
Hours per week: Full time, 35hrs Monday to Friday.
Salary: c. GBP 34,000 per annum

We've got an opportunity...

The British Red Cross has an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong background in external engagement, influencing for change, and partnership and business development to join our team as a Development Manager for London.

Working alongside our wider Independent Living and Crisis Response operational teams across London you will help enhance the difference we make to those in need, by cultivating positive working relationships with key stakeholders across the capital, primarily in health and social care, whilst growing our services and enhancing our position as a trusted and expert service provider in this space.

You will play a key role in driving Independent Living / Crisis Response service and business development to embed BRC's offer at a local level, with a focus on where the need is greatest. You will work in close collaboration with the area Operation streams, the central Innovation and Insight Directorate, and the UK Contracts and Fundraising teams to secure funding and partnership opportunities to deliver a consistent, sustainable and person-centred service offer, aligned with national guidelines, strategies and KPIs. You will also work with the Policy and Advocacy directorate to help ensure our policy position is shaped by operational practice, and to share evidence on the impact of our work.

You will be the key local liaison point for the successful initial implementation of new project opportunities developed nationally, and you will be the accountable manager for ensuring that such new projects are effectively established in your area, in partnership with the Implementation and Project Support manager.

This role is ideal for a natural networker who has experience of service development with statutory and voluntary agencies and local government. An existing network gained from other roles in this environment and a background in developing creative,collaborative partnerships to produce results would be advantageous.

Say hello to the team...

The Independent Living & Crisis Response service (IL/CR) supports people in the space between hospital and home and responds to the needs of people in crisis following an emergency; maintaining an extensive network of external relationships across health, social care, and emergency services. A dedicated and experienced team of staff and volunteers, we thrive on the impact of what we do to help people when they need it most.

About you...

In order to be successful in this position you must have the following skills and experience:

Working knowledge of the heath and care structure in London; key influencers,  decision makers and potential partners

Experience of service development with local government, statutory and voluntary agencies on a frequent and regular basis and achieving agreed outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of the roles, functions and purpose of statutory and non-statutory agencies

Track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approach

A proven strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement programme packages in response to identified needs

Strong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority

Good commercial acumen with experience of setting and managing budgets, and delivering against targets

Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the delivery of BRC services

Able to work and travel throughout the London area as appropriate.

Closing date for application is 23.59 on the 30^th January 2020, however applications will be reviewed as they are received. First stage interviews will take place from 7th of February 2020.

Please click here to view the full job description and person specification for this position.

Should you have any questions on this role or if you would like to discuss the role in more detail contact please email us at recruitment@redcross.org.uk or call us on 0300 004 0554 quoting reference REQ0000028GR  us at 

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

• 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• Up to 6% contributory pension
• Flexible working policy
  
  

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A little bit more about us...

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we're there when you need us. 

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Diversity is something we celebrate and we want you to be able to be yourself at work, and feel you're in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness.

In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated,situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation's Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the role, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross,incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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