Director of Development & Partnerships
Certitude London
Hybrid with regular office attendance in Balham
£80,000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis
We are the leading not-for-profit adult social care provider in London for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with mental health support needs. Dynamic, people- and purpose-focused, we have a robust financial position, a strong balance sheet and a healthy turnover of around £53m a year. We are proud of our 30+ year history of high quality and innovative care and support, that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
THE ROLE
We are now seeking our first Director of Development & Partnerships – a role that offers challenge and reward in equal measure. You’ll join us as we launch a bold new growth strategy and delivery plan. You’ll be empowered to challenge the status quo, reshape and motivate your teams, and energise cross-departmental collaboration to drive expansion in a complex, low-margin sector where we are proud of the value we deliver to commissioners and communities alike.
We’re looking for a senior leader with a proven track record in business development, growth and partnership-building in health, social care or a related sector. You’ll combine commercial acumen with deep knowledge of learning disability, mental health or autism services. Your experience of leading complex bids, contract negotiations and high-value tendering will be enormously valuable here and we’ll be looking to you to evaluate financial viability and risk alongside developing creative alliances, including housing solutions, to support sustainable growth.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date:
Monday 27th October 2025
Preliminary interviews :
w/c Monday 10th November 2025 (online with Starfish)
Final Panel interviews :
w/c Monday 1st December 2025 (in person in Balham)