Business Development Manager
Charity People are delighted to be working with the wonderful charity, Bromley Mencap, in the search for a new Business Development Manager to join their brilliant team. This is an exciting role at a pivotal time as Bromley Mencap look to fuel growth, secure long-term funding, and develop services that make a lasting difference.
Bromley Mencap is an award-winning, independent, self-funded charity working with disabled people, families and carers. They are based in the London Borough of Bromley, and were established in 1951. Founded by families who refused to accept a world without the right support for their loved ones, Bromley Mencap has spent decades advocating for change, delivering life-changing services, and strengthening our community. As they look ahead, they are expanding their geographical reach to ensure even more people with disabilities and carers can access the support they need.
Business Development Manager
Bromley Mencap is expanding, and need a driven Business Development Manager to unlock new opportunities, secure crucial statutory funding, and fuel sustainable growth. This role focuses on winning contracts through competitive tendering while ensuring our services remain financially viable and impactful.
Salary: £41,000- £45,000
Responsible To: Deputy Chief Executive
Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and 3 days closure over the festive period, 5% pension contribution
Location: This is a hybrid role, you'll be based in and around our local community (wherever our supporters are), at our offices in Bromley and from home. There may be a requirement to work evenings or weekends to attend fundraising activities which happen outside of working hours.
Flexible working: We will consider applications from candidates looking to work part-time hours and discuss the needs of candidates around flexible working patterns
About You
We're looking for an experienced business development professional with a track record in securing six-figure funding, project management, and commercial enterprise growth. You'll help design innovative services, build strategic partnerships, and oversee seamless implementation-helping Bromley Mencap grow in a way that truly supports disabled people and their families.
Some of the key responsibilities and remit of this role include:
- Bid Management & Income Generation - Lead bid processes, secure major contracts, write funding proposals, and build relationships with funders.
- Service & Business Development - Design and implement new services, collaborate with teams, and explore social enterprise opportunities.
- Strategic Planning & Financial Modelling - Conduct market research, create financial projections, and identify business opportunities.
- Service Review & Improvement - Assess efficiency, enhance reporting, optimise resources, and drive digital transformation.
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement - Develop key partnerships, manage collaborations, and represent Bromley Mencap externally.
- Key Relationships - Work closely with local authority commissioners, service managers, senior leadership, and finance teams.
If this incredible opportunity inspires you to make that next move in your career then please get in touch with to find out more about how you can apply.
Closing date for applications:
Wednesday 16th April 2025
In-person interviews week commencing 21st April 2025
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
