Business Development Manager

Summary

Join Catch22 as a Business Development Manager and play a vital role in securing six-figure funding and managing existing contracts. You will lead end-to-end bid management for major public sector contracts, design innovative services, conduct research to inform business decisions, and foster continuous improvement. This role requires proven project management experience, partnership development skills, and a strong understanding of the business development cycle. You'll build key partnerships and contribute to Catch22's growth. The position offers professional development opportunities and is fully remote or with access to a central London office.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Salary: £42,000 - £47,970
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37-hours per week)
• Flexibility: Fully remote role (UK based), or with access to our central London office
• Professional development and growth opportunities