Business Development Manager - NHS & Public Sector/Government

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales across NHS and public sector entities. The role requires a proven track record in public sector contracts and influencing complexities of procurement. Competitive salary of £50,000-£70,000 with uncapped commission and flexible hybrid working arrangements are offered. This role involves shaping bespoke solutions and working collaboratively to fulfill client needs while ensuring market intelligence and maintaining strong client relationships.

Benefits

Uncapped performance commission

Car allowance

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to secure high-value contracts across varied NHS sectors.
• Experience influencing pre-tender dialogue and winning business.
• Transferable experience selling complex B2B solutions in the public sector.

Responsibilities

• Drive consultative sales to NHS and public sector bodies.
• Lead market development and proactive sales across the public sector.
• Shape bespoke propositions to align with client objectives.

Skills

Strong track record in public sector business development

Exceptional relationship-building skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Solutions-driven sales style

Job description

Business Development Manager - NHS & UK Public Sector (Central Government, Local Authorities & Justice)

Drive complex consultative sales to the NHS, central government departments (MoJ, Home Office, Immigration, DWP, DHSC) and local authorities.

Salary £50,000-£70,000 base + uncapped performance commission + excellent benefits.

Hybrid (North West HQ or North/Midlands with UK travel).

Shape the Future of Public Sector Partnerships

Are you a driven, consultative Business Development professional with a proven track record of winning new NHS and UK public sector contracts? Do you thrive on influencing complex buying processes and building long‑term partnerships across healthcare and government?

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is representing a fast‑growing and socially responsible organization with a strong reputation in the NHS and wider public sector, investing heavily in innovative digital platforms and data‑driven service delivery. Its culture is collaborative, inclusive and ambitious, underpinned by values of being Human, Innovative, Responsive and Expert.

This is an opportunity to help shape how critical services are delivered to NHS providers, central government departments including the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Immigration Enforcement, Department for Work & Pensions, Department of Health & Social Care, as well as local authorities and other publicly funded bodies.

The Opportunity

New Business Focus – Lead proactive sales and market development across the public sector, driving new frameworks and call‑off contracts.

Key Clients & Channels

• NHS Trusts: acute, community, mental health, specialist hospitals, ambulance and primary care networks (PCNs), Integrated Care Systems (ICS).
• Local authorities and social care providers.
• Central government departments and agencies: Ministry of Justice (courts, prisons, probation), Home Office, Immigration Enforcement & Border Force, HM Prisons & Probation Service, Department for Work & Pensions, Department of Health & Social Care, police forces and blue‑light services.
• Other publicly funded organisations and arm's‑length bodies.

Consultative Solutions & Products Selling

Position a portfolio of services, technology‑enabled solutions and high‑value products/assets (including communication services, IT hardware, specialist equipment or other public sector solutions) to meet diverse and evolving needs.

Framework & Pre‑Tender Influence

Build early engagement and competitive advantage around key frameworks and routes to market, including Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NHS SBS, NOE CPC, NHS LPP, HealthTrust Europe, ESPO and other local authority frameworks.

Complex Solution Design

Shape bespoke propositions, working with internal teams to align operational delivery, technology platforms, and social value/ESG initiatives to client objectives.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work alongside operations, bids, and delivery teams to create compelling, compliant proposals and ensure seamless contract mobilisation.

Thought Leadership & Market Intelligence

Represent the business at public sector events and exhibitions, analyse competitor activity and emerging market trends to refine strategy and identify new routes to revenue.

What You Bring

• Strong track record of public sector business development, ideally selling into NHS organisations and/or central and local government departments.
• Experience influencing pre‑tender dialogue and success securing places on or winning business through key frameworks such as Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NOE CPC, NHS SBS, NHS LPP, HealthTrust Europe, ESPO.
• Proven ability to open doors and secure high‑value, multi‑year contracts across varied NHS sectors (acute, community, mental health, ambulance, primary care) and central government including justice, security and immigration.
• A consultative, solutions‑driven sales style with commercial astuteness, credibility and a strong understanding of complex B2B and public sector procurement cycles.
• Exceptional relationship‑building, negotiation and influencing skills with the resilience, drive and hunter mentality to deliver growth.
• Ability to translate insight into tailored propositions; comfortable with solution architecture and technical detail to address complex organisational needs.
• Transferable experience selling complex B2B solutions, technology‑enabled services including healthcare tech, digital and SaaS, IT infrastructure and hardware, language or translation or communications solutions, workforce management solutions, consultancy or business services or similar or products/assets such as medical devices and equipment, fleet, asset monitoring solutions or similar, into the NHS or public sector is valuable.

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary £50,000-£70,000 base DOE + uncapped performance commission.

Car allowance and hybrid working (ideally commutable to North West HQ but flexible for exceptional talent in the North, Central England and Midlands).

Generous benefits package including enhanced parental leave, health plan, recognition awards, volunteering leave and ESG involvement.

Career growth in a modern, supportive environment where new ideas and entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged.

Apply Now

If you have the drive to open doors and influence public sector buyers at the highest level, we would love to hear from you. Apply confidentially via Martin Veasey Talent Solutions today.