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Interim Head of Service Development

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 52530.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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Job Description

We’re looking for an Interim Head of Service Development with a national remit to support innovation and identify opportunities for new business and growth. You will respond to current and new business opportunities, develop market intelligence and maintain and develop high quality relationships. You will also lead collaboration with colleagues across the organisation to respond to complex tender opportunities and grant applications, driving activities through all stages of the bid process.

Job Responsibility

  • Support innovation and identify opportunities for new business and growth
  • Respond to current and new business opportunities, develop market intelligence and maintain and develop high quality relationships
  • Lead collaboration with colleagues across the organisation to respond to complex tender opportunities and grant applications, driving activities through all stages of the bid process

Requirements

  • Have previous senior management and staff management experience
  • Outstanding communication skills will be evidenced through a successful track record in income generation, including through competitive tenders for statutory services and charitable grants
  • Have demonstrable experience in the design of innovative service models, preferably in the youth, health or education sectors
  • Your project management skills will enable you to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of public health commissioning and charitable fundraising
  • Have excellent commercial awareness

What we offer

  • 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease)
  • Annual leave – 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays
  • Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid)
  • Flexible working
  • Gratitude scheme
  • Assisted purchase scheme
  • Cycle to Work up to £1k
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Long service awards
  • Maternity and paternity pay
  • Pension scheme – Employee pension contributions matched by Brook up to 4% of qualifying earnings
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Coaching

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