Head of Development

Bryson Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Head of Development to drive growth and innovation. The successful candidate will lead service development, identify funding opportunities, and build strategic partnerships to meet evolving needs. The role demands strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of the health & social care sector. Exceptional communication and business development capabilities are essential. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in strategic development, fundraising or business development within the care or charity sector.
• Strong understanding of health and social care, including regulatory and commissioning frameworks.
• Demonstrable success in business development, tendering, or service expansion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for expansion into new regions, services, and partnerships.
• Design and deliver innovative care models that enhance outcomes and address emerging sector demands.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead high-quality tenders, applications, and business cases to secure income.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic development

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship-building

Business development

Job description

The Head of Development will drive Bryson Care’s growth and innovation leading service development, identifying and securing funding and building strategic partnerships to ensure services meet evolving needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Develop and implement strategies for expansion into new regions, services, and partnerships.
• Service Innovation: Design and deliver innovative care models that enhance outcomes and address emerging sector demands.
• Business Development: Identify funding opportunities and lead high-quality tenders, applications, and business cases to secure income.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with commissioners, partners, and community stakeholders to enable collaboration and funding.
• Impact & Innovation: Champion innovative approaches to care delivery, embedding service user voice and evidence-based practice in all development work.
• Leadership: Contribute to cross organisational leadership, promoting performance, accountability, and care excellence.
• Market Intelligence: Track sector trends, funding changes, and policy developments to inform strategy and positioning.
• Executive Support: Prepare reports, presentations, and data insights for senior leadership, trustees, funders, and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership in strategic development, fundraising or business development within the care or charity sector.
• Strong understanding of the health and social care, including regulatory and commissioning frameworks.
• Demonstrable success in business development, tendering, or service expansion.
• Track record of securing funding from commissioners, trusts, or other sources.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is: