NHS Partnership Associate

Kpi Health; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI:Health in the United Kingdom is seeking an NHS Partnership Associate to research trusts, identify demand, and secure meetings for the Head of NHS Partnerships. You’ll help build a high-quality opportunity pipeline and ensure early-stage opportunities are progressed.

You will work within the Sales & Bids function, collaborating with Recruitment and operations, and will contribute to sustainable growth by connecting NHS organisations with healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience researching NHS trusts and procurement activity.
• Experience building target lists and outreach via email, phone and LinkedIn.
• Ability to secure qualified meetings and site visits.
• Maintaining accurate CRM records and clear next steps for opportunities.
• Commercial curiosity with NHS-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research NHS trusts, demand and procurement activity to identify strong opportunities
• Build target lists and engage new contacts confidently by email, phone and LinkedIn
• Secure qualified meetings and site visits for the Head of NHS Partnerships
• Keep CRM records accurate and ensure every opportunity has a clear next step
• Support bids and client engagement with well-organised evidence and follow-up materials

Skills

Research

Outreach

B2B sales

NHS experience

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

As an NHS Partnership Associate, you will help build and qualify a high-quality NHS opportunity pipeline by researching trusts, identifying demand and procurement opportunities, and delivering well-timed outreach. You will secure qualified meetings for the Head of NHS Partnerships and ensure opportunities are organised, visible and followed up consistently. Your work will directly support sustainable growth and help KPI:Health connect NHS organisations with high-quality healthcare solutions.

KPI:Health is a CQC-registered healthcare organisation that runs its own clinical services and works with NHS partners to deliver high-quality care and better outcomes for patients and service users. You will join our Sales & Bids function, report to the Head of NHS Partnerships and work closely with Recruitment and operational colleagues.

This role adds focus and capacity as our NHS partnership activity grows. By researching priority organisations and consistently progressing early-stage opportunities, you will enable the Head of NHS Partnerships to spend more time engaging with trusts, ICBs and prospective clients.

Full-time, permanent

£31,000-£35,000 + commission (meeting and launch-linked)

How you’ll have impact in this role

Research NHS trusts, demand and procurement activity to identify strong opportunities

Build target lists and engage new contacts confidently by email, phone and LinkedIn

Secure qualified meetings and site visits for the Head of NHS Partnerships

Keep CRM records accurate and ensure every opportunity has a clear next step

Support bids and client engagement with well-organised evidence and follow-up materials

Bring B2B, recruitment or NHS-facing experience, commercial curiosity and the drive to learn

In return

The support, tools and insight you need to do your best work

The freedom to use your judgement and take ownership of your responsibilities

Hands-on exposure to NHS sales, bids and partnership development, contributing directly to new service opportunities

A clear understanding of how early conversations become deliverable healthcare services, with scope to move into broader account and client support as your experience grows

Career growth through clear pathways, Learning & Development, Leadership Development and coaching

How we work

At KPI:Health, we care deeply, work as one team, solve problems, act with purpose and are always learning. These values guide how we deliver high-quality care and outcomes for patients and service users every day.

Inclusive recruitment

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will consider these and do our best to support you.

Ready to turn NHS insight into new conversations and help create opportunities that improve patient care?