Children's Business Development Manager
| Posting date: | 14 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.00 to £50,000.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1AA |
| Company: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Req/680743_1776180818 |
Summary
Children's Business Development / Referrals Manager
Location: Blackburn
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Travel: Mileage paid
We are seeking a proactive and driven Business Development / Referrals Manager to support the growth of children's services across the Blackburn area. This role will focus on building strong relationships with key stakeholders, increasing referrals, and ensuring high-quality placement matching for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
- Act as the main point of contact for incoming referrals and placement enquiries
- Proactively identify new business opportunities to increase occupancy and service growth
- Manage the end-to-end referrals process, ensuring timely and appropriate placements
- Work closely with internal teams to match children with suitable provisions
- Attend meetings, networking events, and stakeholder reviews as required
- Maintain accurate records and reporting on referrals and occupancy levels
- Proven experience in a business development, referrals, or placements role within children's services
- Strong working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning processes and ICBs
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage multiple referrals and work in a fast-paced environment
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (mileage reimbursed)
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
- Mileage reimbursement for all travel
- Opportunity to play a key role in service growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.