Business Development Director

HealthHarmonie; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider is seeking a Business Development Director to enhance growth within the NHS sector. The role involves leveraging a strong network to generate business opportunities while collaborating with various stakeholders. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in healthcare business development and the ability to navigate the NHS landscape strategically.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proven experience in NHS/Healthcare business development.
• Strong network within ICBs and NHS Trusts.
• Track record of developing business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-level network of senior NHS stakeholders.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Lead PSR accreditation processes.

Skills

Networking

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Presentation

Job description

HealthHarmonie, part of the Medinet group, is a leading private healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare services to patients across the UK. We specialise in partnering with the NHS and ICBS to provide innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare delivery.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Director to drive business growth within the NHS sector. The successful candidate will have a strong network of senior NHS colleagues across ICBs and NHS Trusts, leveraging these relationships to generate new business opportunities and secure contracts.

The role requires a deep understanding of the NHS landscape, patient choice frameworks, and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will be adept at securing PSR accreditation with ICBs, bidding for tenders, and managing contract relationships with NHS bodies. The ability to collaborate with internal teams, healthcare professionals, and key decision-makers to develop sustainable partnerships is essential. Ideal locations include South England, North England, or the Midlands, with the flexibility to work in a remote or hybrid model from our head office locations in Birmingham or London.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a high-level network of senior NHS stakeholders within ICBs and Trusts.
• Identify, generate, and convert new business opportunities through established relationships and proactive networking.
• Lead on PSR accreditation processes with ICBs to facilitate new business growth.
• Source and assess tender opportunities, working closely with internal teams and subject matter experts to develop bids.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and external partners to shape innovative service offerings that align with NHS priorities.
• Maintain a strategic outlook, identifying long-term growth opportunities within the NHS landscape.
• Represent the organisation at key industry events, delivering presentations and engaging with senior NHS decision-makers.
• Work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, supporting company-wide business development initiatives.
• Regularly travel across the UK to meet with NHS stakeholders and attend key meetings.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience working within NHS/Healthcare business development.
• Established, senior-level network within ICBs and NHS Trusts.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and expanding business opportunities within the healthcare sector.
• Strong understanding of NHS patient choice frameworks and how they impact business development.
• Experience working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and decision-makers to design and implement business solutions.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate relationships into commercial opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to a cross-functional team.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly and engage with senior NHS colleagues.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in securing and managing PSR accreditation with ICBs.
• Experience in bidding for NHS tenders and navigating procurement frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Travel expenses covered.