Business Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Enhance engagement with public sector funding avenues and cultivate strategic alliances for the Flourish service.

• Recognize opportunities to expand services, optimize contracting avenues, and reinforce Priory’s reputation as a preferred provider.

• Influence the development of future services in alignment with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and governmental priorities for drug and alcohol services.

• Create collaborative pathways that assist patients in returning home or transitioning into community-based services.

• Establish connections with commissioners, public sector entities, and delivery partners.

• Formulate new referral pathways and promote sustainable service growth.

• Pinpoint framework contracts, tender opportunities, and collaborative partnerships to secure additional funding.

• Oversee referral activity and Average Daily Census (ADC) performance, identifying areas for service utilization enhancement.

• Represent Flourish at local, regional, and national forums.

• Disseminate market intelligence and emerging opportunities with internal teams.

• Investigate commissioning priorities, local needs, and funding alterations to guide service development strategies.

• Collaborate with Marketing to publicize Flourish services and enhance pathway awareness.

• Work together with Operations, Finance, HR, Estates, and Service Development teams.

• Forge connections between external partners and operational teams to ensure high-quality service delivery and pathway advancement throughout Priory.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in consultative and transactional sales, with the capability to expand existing services and create new business opportunities.

• Demonstrated history of building relationships with commissioners, partner organizations, and senior decision-makers.

• Comprehension of partnership dynamics, direct contracting, framework agreements, and collaborative service provision.

• Strong commercial insight and the ability to identify opportunities that promote sustainable growth and financial success.

• Exceptional communication, influence, and negotiation abilities.

• Capacity to work cooperatively with internal teams and external partners.

• Strong organizational skills; adept at managing competing priorities, working independently, and achieving set objectives.

• Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

• Experience in a prime provider or delivery partner role within a collaborative contract is advantageous.

• Background in healthcare, local government, education, public sector outsourcing, or the charity and voluntary sectors is beneficial.

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive training and various pathways into leadership and qualified clinical roles.

• Car Allowance of £4,200.

• 25 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, and an additional day off for your Birthday!

• Annual leave entitlement increases with service length: 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.

• Recognition awards for length of service every 5 years.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Initial Disclosure Check costs covered, if applicable to the role.

• Access to the ‘My Possible Self’ App and related health benefits.

• Online discounts and cashback rewards through Priory Perks.

• Smart Technology scheme (after qualifying period).

• Cycle to work scheme (after qualifying period).

• Smart Holidays (after qualifying period).

• Gym Flex (after qualifying period).

• Healthcare Cash Plan through the Simply Health Scheme.

• Eye Care Vouchers.

• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ employee referral scheme.

• Access to various development opportunities.

• Sponsorship for professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.

• Leadership and management development programs.

• Parental Leave Gift.