Role OverviewThe Debt Advice Business Development Manager will report directly to Debt Advice Development Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for:Key Responsibilities:Supporting Community-Based Debt Advice Commissioning:

- Collaborate with the Commissioning Team and the advice sector to develop and implement funding models, grant mechanisms, and service specifications.
- Identify service gaps and make recommendations to enhance accessibility and quality.
- Align funding with strategic goals and sector priorities.

Developing Future Funding Opportunities:

- Identify new funding streams and strategic partnerships to enhance the sustainability of debt advice services.
- Support co-funding opportunities and innovative funding models.
- Advise on long-term financial sustainability for the sector.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:

- Strengthen partnerships with public bodies, sector partners, local authorities, charities, and financial institutions.
- Contribute to funding strategies that reflect wider government and regulatory priorities.
- Represent the organisation in cross-sector discussions on financial inclusion and funding opportunities.

Building Capacity & Strengthening Partnerships in Debt Advice:

- Enhance provider capacity through access to tools, resources, and best practices.
- Foster innovation and support the integration of digital solutions to increase service effectiveness.
- Develop shared knowledge and contribute to data collection and impact measurement.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Development:

- Collaborate within a matrix structure with various teams.
- Provide updates on funding opportunities, commissioning progress, and service impact.
- Engage in strategic discussions on the future of debt advice funding and sector sustainability.

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

Understanding of funding strategy and commissioning, particularly in the context of debt advice services.
Knowledge of the debt advice sector, financial inclusion, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, MaPS standards).
Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
Familiarity with the technology and digital landscape in debt advice.
Awareness of various service design and delivery models (face-to-face, digital, telephone-based, hybrid).
Ability to conduct market and sector analysis to identify funding gaps and anticipate future demands.
Problem-solving skills and innovation in developing funding solutions and improving service accessibility.

About UsThe Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

CaringWe care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
ConnectingWe will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
TransformingWe are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working EnvironmentBy fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.What We Offer

Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
Cycle to work Scheme
Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
Life assurance scheme
Give as you earn scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
Enhanced family and sick pay
Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
Recognition Scheme
Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible WorkingAt MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.Career DevelopmentIn...

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