Step One Charity

Business Development and Delivery Manager (Part time 0.8 FTE)

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Job summary

We are looking for an energetic, business minded, self-starter with initiative who can drive forward commercial growth from scratch in support of mental health in the community.This new role is an amazing opportunity to lead and support with the development of bespoke and sector leading programmes and packages that meet the needs of local people and organisations. You will have autonomy and the freedom to create a role that is both fulfilling and rewarding and to develop personally and professionally to reach your potential in this exciting post.

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role involves;

New growth. Identifying and leading on the development of new business opportunities in order to generate revenue and help the charity to grow. This will include a new commercial training service.

Delivery. Leading ourBeWelldepartment, managing a team of three to deliver a newly designed strategy for the deliverypeer support, group and course offerings in person and on-line.

About us

Who we are?

Step One is a trusted and experienced charity that empowers people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, and Neurodiversity in Devon to achieve their goals and live more independently. We offer unique and holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing through our range of varied services.

To find out more about us please click here.

Why should I consider this role?

This role offers the opportunity for leadership with the freedom to influence how the service provision is delivered. Working for a charity gives you the opportunity to use your skills to influence the culture of services and be innovative and responsive. The Business Development and Delivery role also offers the following benefits:

Competitive Salary.
Flexible and Hybrid working.
Career development and training.
Autonomy and freedom to design and lead outstanding projects that have real impact.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £40,000 FTE (DOE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0241-24-0007

Job locations

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

New growth.

Identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue and help the charity to grow.

Work closely with our clinical psychologist to develop and expand our new commercial training service, ensuring training packages are evidence based, psychologically informed and accredited where appropriate.

Identify and explore the mental health training needs of external organisations and develop new commercial opportunities in line with the Charitys current capabilities and/or develop new ones as part of a deliberate growth strategy.

Delivery.

Lead our BeWell department, managing a team of three to deliver a newly designed strategy for the delivery of peer support, group and course offerings in person and on-line.

Line management of training lead, project lead and volunteer co-ord, developing and supporting continuous improvement of the team and their outputs.

Co-ordinate delivery of activity across multiple sites, in line with the department plan and the wider organisation strategy.

Deliver an integrated service framework model, ensuring that BeWell provides a supporting wrap to all service provision in support of our vison and mission.

Network management

External:

Build on existing relationships with local businesses, communities and other external stakeholders, and build new ones.

Be an ambassador for Step One promoting the work we do in all interactions.

Engage with wider Devon Mental Health Alliance partners to support implementation of existing initiatives and develop new opportunities.

Internal:

Discuss strategy, initiatives and activities with the appropriate internal departments to ensure an all informed environment.

Key working relationships include: Clinical Psychologist, Alliance Locality Manager, Fundraising Manager and Communications & Marketing Manager. Complete any other responsibilities and duties as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

New growth.

Identify new business opportunities in order to generate revenue and help the charity to grow.

Delivery.

Lead our BeWell department, managing a team of three to deliver a newly designed strategy for the delivery of peer support, group and course offerings in person and on-line.

Line management of training lead, project lead and volunteer co-ord, developing and supporting continuous improvement of the team and their outputs.

Co-ordinate delivery of activity across multiple sites, in line with the department plan and the wider organisation strategy.

Deliver an integrated service framework model, ensuring that BeWell provides a supporting wrap to all service provision in support of our vison and mission.

Network management

External:

Build on existing relationships with local businesses, communities and other external stakeholders, and build new ones.

Be an ambassador for Step One promoting the work we do in all interactions.

Engage with wider Devon Mental Health Alliance partners to support implementation of existing initiatives and develop new opportunities.

Internal:

Discuss strategy, initiatives and activities with the appropriate internal departments to ensure an all informed environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Proven track record of developing commercial services.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to drive performance management and hold people to account.

Desirable

- Management Qualification
- IT skills

Experience

Essential

Driven self-starter, comfortable in making decisions and getting things done.
Networking and relationship management.
Ability to negotiate, with strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

Desirable

Strategic vision.
Market acumen.
Contract management.
Financial management.
Adaptability and agility.
Project and change management experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Proven track record of developing commercial services.
Excellent people management skills with the ability to drive performance management and hold people to account.

Desirable

- Management Qualification
- IT skills

Experience

Essential

Driven self-starter, comfortable in making decisions and getting things done.
Networking and relationship management.
Ability to negotiate, with strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

Desirable

Strategic vision.
Market acumen.
Contract management.
Financial management.
Adaptability and agility.
Project and change management experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD

Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Step One Charity

Address

X Centre

Commercial Road

Exeter

EX2 4AD

Employer's website

https://www.steponecharity.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)