Head of Business Development

HCA Healthcare UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Head of Business Development to oversee revenue growth through strategic planning and operational management. This role includes leading the business development team, creating marketing plans, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in business development, operational management, and senior management roles. The position offers competitive salary and numerous employee benefits, reflecting the company's commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of business development / stakeholder management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of operational / people management experience.
• Experience at ‘Senior’ Manager level required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to and directly interface with the hospital CEO.
• Lead business development and consultant liaison support.
• Create and implement an annual sales and marketing plan.

Skills

Business development experience

Stakeholder management

Operational management

Senior management experience

Education

Degree Level or equivalent experience

MBA / Master’s degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Role: Head of Business Development

Location:The Portland Hospital-London

Hours:37.5hrs pw, Monday - Friday

Salary:Competitive dependent on skills & experience plus annual bonus

Great opportunity for a Head of Business Development at The Portland Hospital.

The Head of Business Development will be responsible for the delivery of substantial revenue growth in line with the hospital’s strategic objectives, through the design and implementation of an appropriate business development plan and operational management of key functions that ultimately support growth.

The Head of Business Development at the Portland Hospital has operational and senior management responsibilities for departments including Consultant Liaison / Business Development, Marketing and Events.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the CEO, this role will be accountable to, and directly interface with, The Portland Hospital CEO and the senior management team to agree, shape and execute the hospital development strategy and ensure it is aligned to the wider HCA UK growth strategy.
• The role will lead the provision of first class ‘on the ground’ business development and consultant liaison support, championing the delivery of set strategies. The job holder must be experienced at a senior level in stakeholder management and able to work effectively with cross functional teams whether or not the post holder has direct influence.
• To secure new customers from all sectors and gain market share for HCA.
• To create and implement an annual sales and marketing plan linked to revenue generation targets, with key objectives and tactics for each core customer group.
• To work closely with the other hospitals’ and Corporate HCA departments as appropriate to ensure alignment of sales activity with the rest of the business
• To maximize the growth opportunities for the hospital and wider HCA Group
• To maintain positive business relationships with HCA’s key stakeholders including consultants
• To comply with H & S policies of HCA International, including personal responsibility for the safety of yourself and your teams.
• To liaise closely with Legal, Finance, and administrative teams to ensure compliance with HCA policies and procedures and government regulations

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of business development / stakeholder management experience
• Minimum 5 years of operational / people management experience
• Must have experience at ‘Senior’ Manager level and have been a senior SME to SMT level
• Clinical experience / management of clinical departments valuable but not essential
• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent relevant experience
• Ideally an MBA / Master’s degree in Business or Communications/Marketing

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. You’ll be eligible for:

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service,with option to buy or sell leave tosuit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages atThe Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.