Frontline

Business Development Rep

• Set and lead the strategic direction for Business Development, aligning activity with Frontline’s mission, organisational priorities, and the evolving needs of the children’s social care sector.
• Lead strategic planning and pipeline development across programmes, training offers, commissioned work, and partnerships.
• Horizon scan to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities, shaping business development priorities and Frontline’s future positioning.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with senior stakeholders across local and national government, commissioners, and sector partners.
• Represent Frontline externally to influence partnerships, programmes, and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure external engagement supports our values, impact goals, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Hold overall accountability for the development and delivery of Frontline’s programme and training offers, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, equity, and impact.
• Maintain strategic oversight of evaluation and feedback mechanisms, using insight and data to drive continuous improvement across the portfolio.
• Oversee financial performance across the Business Development portfolio, including budget setting, forecasting, and financial risk management.
• Ensure offers are appropriately priced and managed to support long-term financial sustainability while delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Lead and develop the Business Development team, including line management of roles such as the Business Development Manager, Programme Manager, and Curriculum and Learning Lead.
• Foster a high-performance culture rooted in Frontline’s values of freedom and responsibility, with clear expectations, coaching, and accountability.
• Ensure work is effectively prioritised across the team and that appropriate systems, reviews, and development plans are in place to support individual and team growth.

Head of Business Development