Business Development and Occupancy Manager

Business Development & Occupancy Manager

Location: Home based but will need to be able to work out of our Gateshead (Newcastle) office as and when needed

Salary: £56,650 per annum

Hours Per Week: 35

Are You the Candidate They’re Looking For?

At the organisation, they’re looking for a Business Development and Occupancy Manager to join their passionate and purpose-driven team. If you’re organised, detail-focused, and want to be part of something meaningful, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

They’re not just hiring skills - they’re looking for people who genuinely care. People who want to make a difference. People who believe, as they do, that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full, independent, and flourishing life.

Guided by their core values - Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous – they are proud to deliver outstanding support across their adult care, children’s services, and education settings. Every member of their team plays a vital role in helping the people they support thrive.

This role is home based with the ability to travel to their National Office in Gateshead as needed, there will also be the requirement to commit to travel within defined geographic area.

About the Role

The Business Development, Market Intelligence and Service Occupancy Manager is responsible for leading the processes associated with the organisation bidding for and winning new contracts in strategically identified geographical areas of the UK.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supporting the organisation services to meet voids targets by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.


• To generate and manage timely referral to the organisation’s services.


• To support the development of strategically important funder relationships helping to ensure the organisation has a positive profile in strategically important funder areas.


• To travel to meetings/services across the UK as required by the role.


• To be an active part of the organisation’s Care Operations Business Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that directly impacts the quality and safety of the services they provide.

Why Join Them?

They know their people are their greatest asset, so they make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded:

• Recognition & Rewards – Be recognised by senior leaders and receive vouchers of up to £50 for going above and beyond


• Professional Development – Access to an excellent training and development programme


• Generous Annual Leave – 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 days after 5 years


• Pension Scheme – Helping you plan for the future


• Wellbeing Support – Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

 Why You?

You’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• The ability to manage multiple priorities


• A proactive, team-focused mindset


• At least 3 years’ experience at Management level involved in decision making processes


• At least 2 years’ experience of contributing to tender’s to win new business


• Strong knowledge of the health and social care sector in the UK


• Experience and ability to interpret National legislation and associated guidance

Join Them

If you’re ready to contribute to a caring, inclusive organisation where your work truly matters, they’d love to hear from you.

The organisation is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.

Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services they promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, they work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. They put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

The organisation is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore they welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the organisation, please click apply.