Head of Business Development & Partnerships

Job details

Posting date: 01 August 2025

Salary: £65,000.00 per year

Additional salary information: 65000 - 65000

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 22 August 2025

Location: Head of Business Development & Partnerships, Hybrid role (North East Preferred)

Help Grow Everyturn’s Reach and Impact

In this new role, you’ll lead Everyturn’s business development and relationship management strategy. Working with the Strategy & Development team, you’ll help grow our reach by building partnerships and securing new services that benefit local communities and improve population health.

About the role

• Own the charity’s business development plan and all related activities, including opportunity identification, qualification, planning, proposal writing, commercial modelling, tender submission, presentation, and contract negotiation.
• Engage with commissioners and build relationships in new areas to achieve growth targets.
• Represent and influence strategic developments within all health care systems that Everyturn operates in, to generate new business and maximize contractual opportunities.
• Stay informed of policy changes and emerging practices to identify growth opportunities and demonstrate commitment to mental health services.
• Collaborate with marketing and communication teams to develop effective ‘go to market’ plans for key propositions.
• Research, source, select, and onboard partners/suppliers, including all subcontracting requirements, to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Perform any other duties necessary to meet organizational needs.

About you

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
• Substantial senior business development experience, especially in healthcare services.
• Experience in relationship management, bid management, and staff management.
• Understanding of NHS and healthcare commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of mental health support resources and health and social care policies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM systems.

What we offer

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 days at 5 years’ service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Wagestream earnings access.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and GP services.
• Enhanced life assurance (three times annual salary).
• And many more benefits.

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQ+, Black, Asian, minority ethnic, neurodivergent, and others.