Head of BD & Strategy

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Head of Business Development & Strategy to work with one of our Private Practice clients in Luton. What the job will be doing * You will be responsible for onboarding and maintaining relationships among business partners such as Local Authorities, Social Services and Homeless Charities. * Within this role you will drive revenue to meet our growth targets and will manage the end-to-end new business process. You will also assist in managing and developing existing client relationships, leading a programme of awareness, raising and profile building as part of the company’s broader marketing initiatives. * Identifying and developing new business opportunities and expanding brand presence covering all of the services, whilst managing existing partnerships and evaluating company business goals. * Extensive client negotiation to acquire new and existing contracts through tender and networking * Assist the leadership team in identifying business development opportunities with new clients and grow existing client relationships. What you will need * An excellent level of understanding of the UK Housing sector in particular social housing, temporary housing and supported living. * Expertise of pitching and tendering and the ability to advise on the process and project manage opportunities * Experience of selling and business development to Registered Housing Providers and Local Authorities clients How to Apply If you would like any further details about this position, please contact Joshua Bourne at Marks Consulting Partners. If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Marks Consulting Partners specialise in contract and permanent recruitment of technical property, regeneration & development, housing services and HR staff to the public sector including housing associations, local authorities, and related private sector organisations. We do not advertise all our vacancies so please give us a call and register with us to be notified of all suitable roles