We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we live by our values and are committed to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation that provides a variety of services such as Domestic Abuse, Modern Slavery, Mental Health & Complex Needs and Criminal Justice. We are committed to empower people to rebuild their lives and regain independence. The service you will work in…. As a senior member of the Business Development Team, you will help us explore opportunities for growth, develop existing services and strategically manage relationships with key stakeholders. This role will specifically focus on engaging our national health service colleagues.A day in this role looks like….As the Head of Health (Business Development) at Hestia, you will play a crucial role. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.A day will never look the same and some of the things you can expect to do/be responsible for are:To lead the development of new projects and approaches to support people with mental wellbeing needs with our operational teams.To proactively scan the environment for gaps and opportunities to create new interventions to underpin the recovery of our service users.To convene and chair project steering groups, made up of Hestia colleagues from business development, operations, performanc
e, and policy, to analyse emerging opportunities, construct build and shape new projectsTo support the delivery of Hestia's health strategy, including key performance indicators, experience, and outcome measuresTo act as a bridge between Hestia's current operational delivery and external opportunities which emerge from the policy and partnership environmentTo contribute to business development net new income and retention. These primarily relate to contracts with local authorities, the NHS and grant proposals.To establish and develop networks linking Hestia with local health and social care agenciesTo act as an ambassador for Hestia with health and social care stakeholders.To work with the development team to translate our work into key new business, including cases for support, proposals, and case studiesBuild a short/medium/long term pipeline of income opportunities which can, over time, diversify our income associated with our health offerLead on high quality bid writing and applications in line with organisational requirements; ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met Why Hestia?Joining Hestia means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:A proven strategic thinker, with the ability to develop and implement strategy and formulate operational plans including KPIs.A track record of developing new business from inception to delivery using a collaborative approachExperience of driving
strong income growth via different channels including at least one of the following: local authorities/NHS Trusts, grant giving institutionsStrong influencing and communication skills (both written and spoken), comfortable operating in a range of environments and across levels of seniority.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and InclusionOur services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.We are a disability confident employer…Hestia is a disability confident employer, committed to the employment and career development of individual with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We will also accommodate reasonable adjustment during the selection and interview process and throughout your employment with us.
