Head of Commercial Development

Location:  Central London with national travel 

Contract type: Permanent

Contracted hours: 37.5 hours per week  

Salary: £60,000 to £67,500 per annum

WDP is currently undergoing a significant period of growth and change, we are on course to transform substance misuse service delivery across London and beyond, by introducing truly innovative and effective interventions. This is an extremely exciting time to join WDP’s and be part of an organisation and innovation that truly makes a difference to our service users’ lives.

As a strategically minded, business development leader, you’ll deliver new revenue streams from current and prospective clients. Lead on pitches, proposals and presentations, taking the commercial lead, to convert prospects and drive further growth.

Exciting, innovative and passionate are the qualities that WDP is looking for from the successful candidate. 

We are seeking to appoint an individual who can also bring WDP’s core values to the role:

1.           Entrepreneurial – you will be driven and bring innovative ideas to help achieve this.

2.           In partnership – you will be a team player and liaise effectively with other WDP staff and partner organisations

3.           Strong belief in service users – you will be ambitious for those we help and this will come across strongly in your practice with service users

4.           Community focussed – you will provide and shape services that serve the whole community 

The following should be provided when applying for this role:

• A comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role.
• A supporting statement. Please read the person specification carefully and highlight how, from your current and previous roles and experience, you meet the criteria set out in part one.  Please also include the following information in your statement:

1. A short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for this role.
2. Details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer and let us know whether you would be happy for us to contact them as part of the process.  Referees will not, of course, be contacted without your prior consent.

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Manish Nanda, Joint CEO on 07918 641 532.

Closing Date: 17:00, Monday 20^th August 2018

Interview Date: Week commencing 3^rd September 2018

To apply, please go to the Current Vacancies section of our website http://www.wdp.org.uk/jobs/current-vacancies where you can download an application form and also view our full range of current opportunities. Application forms should be completed and emailed to: WDP.Recruitment@wdp.org.uk  Alternatively, they can be posted to Human Resources Department, WDP, 18 Dartmouth Street, London SW1H 9BL.

WDP is a recovery focussed organisation. Our staff and volunteers are committed to helping our service users to improve their health and wellbeing, and to become free from dependency.

WDP is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

WDP aims to be an equal opportunities employer.