Business Development Manager

Are you motivated?  Do you like a challenge? Are you customer focussed?

Assurance Lincolnshire (part of Lincolnshire County Council) seeks to recruit the right person to bring strong sales and business development experience to enable us to grow whilst continuing to deliver our high quality finance and related services to our public sector clients.

We have an ambitious team with an impressive record of performance, achievement and innovation.  You will be working closely with the Head of Audit and Risk and the management team across two service areas Corporate Audit / Risk and Finance Services.

We have developed a strong plan for future growth - looking to extend our commercial activities , with Assurance Lincolnshire seeking to become 'the public sector assurance provider of choice for the region' and the Financial Strategy being 'alert to changing needs by being a professional, motivated, and flexible service'.

The Business Development Manager role is vital to the successful expansion and will be responsible for driving this forward through the generation of new business and products to public sector organisations.  The successful applicant should be able to show us that they have:-

• a proven track record in marketing and sales - ideally with knowledge of the public sector market
• experience and success in preparing tender submissions, bids and associated documentation
• the ability to quickly assimilate complex information and presenting ideas in a simple and effective way
• delivered a range of imaginative solutions and responses to maximise commercial opportunities - delivering and exceeding growth targets.

The post holder will be an enthusiastic and flexible member of the team and be able to evidence their ability to cultivate partnerships and other commercial relationships.  Proven ability to communicate, influence and collaborate is key to the post, along with a positive attitude to work..  You will be self-motivated and be comfortable working on your own initiative.

So that's the role, now here is a little bit about us…

Assurance Lincolnshire is recognised as exemplar assurance providers to public sector bodies in Lincolnshire.  Our range of services includes - internal audit, risk management, counter fraud and investigations, health and safety and insurance.

https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/assurance-lincolnshire/

The Financial Strategy Team's principal roles are to maintain the accounts and provide financial support and advice to the Council, including the Chief Executive, Directors, senior managers, budget holders, schools, governors, committees, elected members and other parties. 

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Mandy :  mandy.knowlton-rayne@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Candidates invited to the interviews for the position on Wednesday 27^th September, will also be expected to deliver a short presentation (details of which will be provided to short-listed applicants). 

To see a copy of the job description and to apply for this post, please go to our website by clicking apply.

Closing date: Sunday 10^th September 2017.  Only applications made via the Council's online recruitment process will be accepted.  CVs sent direct will not be considered