Commercial and Franchise Development Director

Location:
Thames Valley
Closing Date:
16 February 2010
Salary:
£40 – £45,000 per annum

Blue Sky is an exceptional social enterprise,” Charles Clarke MP, former Home Secretary

Blue Sky Development & Regeneration was set up to employ ex-offenders and it operates in the grounds maintenance, recycling and catering sectors. In doing so, it helps its employees break the cycle of re-offending. Its vital work can only be enhanced someone of your calibre helping it to win more business.

You’ll develop business opportunities for Blue Sky and strengthen existing ones. In addition, you’ll work to expand its franchise network, monitor the quality of delivery and help to identify new commissioned income streams.  The aim is to help achieve Blue Sky’s ambitious growth target.

Of graduate calibre, you’ll ideally hold an MBA or equivalent, and will certainly have a good grasp of how to build successful relationships, win business and negotiate contracts.  You’ll be confident in working with the public, private and voluntary sectors too, and a gifted presenter.  A strong focus on the development and delivery of new complex programmes will be essential, while any knowledge of the criminal justice system would be desirable.

In return, we can offer outstanding benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave, a contributory pension and the scope to continuing development of your professional skills.

A job application pack can be downloaded by clicking the button to the right or please contact Malika Hamid, HR Administrator, Blue Sky Development and Regeneration, Colne Valley Park Centre, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB9 5PG.  Telephone: 01895 839 848.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Interview date:    Friday, 5th March 2010.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.  We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability. sexuality, religion or age.