Head of Business Development (Central England)

Who We Are

Safe Families and Home for Good is a Christian, community-based charity that seeks to see children and families thrive. Safe Families empowers local volunteers, predominately from the church, to engage with those most at need. We exist to create relationship and connection, offering support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities, because everyone deserves to belong. Working hand-in-hand with Children’s Services and local authorities, we link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer help and support. Working with a large volunteer base Safe Families assists families in crisis by offering remote support, respite care to children and befriending to struggling parents and carers.

Role Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Business Development to lead us forward at this exciting time as Safe Families and Home for Good continue to maximise the potential of our recent merger to one charity. This role is pivotal in increasing our reach and impact across the UK for children and families by seeking out and maintaining partnerships which enable key activity to take place.

Reporting directly to the Regional Director, the Head of Business Development will provide strategic leadership and oversee the planning and delivery of all current and future contracts. With a blend of visionary relationship building and operational diligence, you will highlight the incredible impact of the activity of Safe Families and Home for Good in local area partnerships, maximising the opportunity for sustained and increased funding.

As a key leader in our Regional Team, you will work collaboratively with other regional and national leaders across all of our key departments, engaging with staff in a variety of roles in order to deliver our regional and national priorities. You will also oversee the operational functioning of the region.

This can either be a fully office based or a hybrid role, where you would be connected to one of our regional offices at an agreed pattern which offers the flexibility of working up to 75% from home. You will also need the capacity for wider travel across the region, and at times across the UK, to meet the demands of this high-profile position.