Business Relations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Reading is seeking a Business Relations Manager to enhance referrals and drive business growth. You will be responsible for building strong relationships within the healthcare community and organising educational events. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare or sales, along with excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including private healthcare and flexible leave options.

Benefits

25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5%

Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

Private Healthcare for you and dependents

Life Assurance

Free Training and Development

Free Parking on site

Subsidised staff restaurant

Employee discounts via benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar healthcare role or strong sales/account management background.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in IT systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships within the healthcare community to drive referrals.
• Organise high-quality educational events.
• Create referral pathways and promotional activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-starter mindset

Resilience

Tools

IT systems

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Location: Berkshire Independent Hospital (Field and On-site)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dynamic relationship builder with a passion for healthcare and business growth? We’re looking for a Business Relations Manager to join our team and play a key strategic role in supporting the Hospital Director to drive growth and increase referrals across all payor channels into Berkshire Independent Hospital.

This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based role and is motivated by delivering measurable business results through stakeholder engagement and communication excellence.

Job Description

Location: Berkshire Independent Hospital (Field and On-site)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a dynamic relationship builder with a passion for healthcare and business growth? We’re looking for a Business Relations Manager to join our team and play a key strategic role in supporting the Hospital Director to drive growth and increase referrals across all payor channels into Berkshire Independent Hospital.

This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based role and is motivated by delivering measurable business results through stakeholder engagement and communication excellence.

About the Role

As Business Relations Manager, you'll be responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships within the referring healthcare community to drive targeted referrals and revenue growth. Covering a defined territory, you’ll champion Ramsay Health Care’s services and reputation, boosting brand awareness and market share through direct engagement with GPs, consultants, and other key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies aligned with business goals.

• Organising and facilitating high-quality educational events, both virtual and face-to-face.

• Creating referral pathways and promotional activities to connect consultants with external referrers.

• Leveraging data and analytics to optimise activity and identify new business development opportunities.

This is a varied role that blends strategic planning with hands-on relationship management, requiring a flexible approach to both on-site and off-site working, including some evenings and weekends for planned events.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a similar healthcare role preferred, or a strong background in sales and account management.

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.

• A self-starter mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

• Drive, resilience, and a results-focused approach.

• Proficiency in IT systems and reporting tools.

• A full UK driving licence.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
• Flexible shift patterns available where possible
• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies (launched 2023)
• Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
• Life Assurance (Death in Service)
• Free Training and Development via the Academy
• Free Parking on site for workers
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
• Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
• The Blue Light Card Scheme

About Us:

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.

We want people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

All offers of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Standard/Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We care.

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.