Business Development Manager

Company Description

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'. We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious business development professional who has experience in end to end project management and a track record of securing six-figure funding opportunities. 

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a vital role in retaining existing contracts and spearheading the development of new business through public procurement opportunities, which are crucial to Catch22's growth and stability.

You will become an essential part of our entrepreneurial, energetic, and passionate Business Development team, contributing to the achievement of our income targets and growth aspirations. In this role, you’ll forge strong relationships across teams, lead the design of innovative services and products across our operational hubs, and ensure seamless handovers to operations.

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering a dynamic portfolio of bidding activities: Leading end-to-end bid management to secure major public sector contracts for Catch22.
• Designing innovative, outcomes-focused solutions: Spearheading the creation of high-quality services and products across Catch22’s delivery hubs.
• Driving strategic insights: Conducting upstream research and development to inform business development decisions and strategic planning.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement: Actively contributing to team and organisational growth by identifying and implementing actionable learnings.
• Building and managing key partnerships: Identifying and managing opportunity-specific partnerships and contributing towards broader Catch22 partnership activities.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you will need a passion for Catch22's vision and possess a range of experience and skills, including:

• Project Management: Proven experience in delivering end-to-end project management, including effectively leading a project team.
• Partnership Development: Experience working with external partner organisations to develop new funding propositions.
• Business Development Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the business development cycle.
• Policy Knowledge: Familiarity with at least one of Catch22’s policy interest areas (education, employability, justice, and children’s services).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of English and Maths.
• Funding Success: Demonstrated success in securing six-figure funding opportunities through written applications or bid processes

By joining our dynamic team, you will unlock the potential to advance your Business Development career through access to professional development and growth opportunities.