Compass Associates
Referrals & Partnerships Manager
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Referrals & Partnerships Manager
£45,000 per annum + £5,000 car allowance
Full-Time | M62 Corridor – Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Compass Associates are proud to be working with a leading specialist adult social care provider who are seeking an experienced Referrals & Partnerships Manager to join their growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to develop strategic partnerships, generate referrals and drive occupancy across a portfolio of specialist services supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with commissioners, local authorities and external stakeholders, while identifying opportunities for business growth and service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with commissioners, local authorities, social workers and key referral partners.
- Manage the full referrals and assessment process, ensuring timely and effective admissions.
- Drive occupancy by identifying suitable placements, promoting vacancies and developing new referral opportunities.
- Negotiate placement fees with funding authorities, supporting commercial performance.
- Monitor referral activity, occupancy and performance, providing reports and insights to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with operational and development teams to support new services, acquisitions and service improvements.
- Identify new partnerships and contribute to regional business development and marketing initiatives.
- Ensure assessments, admissions and transitions are person-centred and compliant with safeguarding requirements.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience in referrals, placements, partnerships or business development within adult social care.
- Knowledge of learning disabilities, autism or complex care services.
- Proven ability to build relationships with commissioners, local authorities and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing referrals, assessments and placement processes.
- Strong commercial awareness, including occupancy, budgets and placement fees.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
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Location
Based within the M62 corridor, ideally Huddersfield, with good access to Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Manchester, Rochdale and surrounding areas.
If you are an experienced Referrals & Partnerships Manager, Placements Manager or Business Development professional looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please send your up-to-date CV to bcotton@compassltd.co.uk or call 02392 417 102 / 07807 688 963
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