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Employment type
Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant upon experience)
Location
Base location flexible, with an expectation to travel across the Avalon Localities
Benefits
Award winning in-house training with opportunities to develop your career
24/7 Everyday Advice helpline, giving you impartial guidance regarding any personal matters or concerns you may have
Discounts at high street retailers and on gym memberships
Access to our Health Cash Plan
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
Flexible Working Options
Paid Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Certificate (which you need to be able to work in social care

Business Development Manager

Avalon Group has been delivering innovative services for people with disabilities for 30 years. We’re a purpose-led charity who pride ourselves on the quality of care and support we provide to people, to maximise their independence and enable them to live the life they choose.

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving Avalon’s growth, innovation, and sustainability. Working closely with operational colleagues and the senior leadership team, you will identify and develop new opportunities, lead tender and bid activity, and manage key stakeholder relationships. You will also ensure the smooth mobilisation of new services and help strengthen Avalon’s position as a leading provider of high quality, community-based care.

This is a strategic senior operational role which calls for strong business acumen, confident leadership, and a highly collaborative approach to working. Experience within the Health & Social Care sector is essential, with a proven record of success in a similar senior operational position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with vision, energy, and innovative ideas who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and driving the growth of exceptional services across the North of England.

If this sounds like you, and you’re driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ to complete our quick application form today!

Click here to view the Role Profile & Person Specification for this vacancy.

The base location for this role is negotiable for the right candidate, however there will be an expectation to travel to our Harrogate Hub office and across our other Avalon Localities as required.

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

Due to the terms of our sponsorship licence, we are currently not able to accept applications from those requiring sponsorship. Please only apply if you are already a resident in the UK with no sponsorship requirements.

Appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.

We’re an equal opportunity employer – that means that anyone with the right skills is encouraged to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or any disabilities.

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