Business Development Manager

WR Fundraising Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional to join a growing income generation team at a unique health charity the provides outreach services across the UK to vulnerable members of the community.

The charity has enjoyed a phenomenal level of growth over the past five years and is looking to add to its growing team - We’re looking for a relationship - focussed Business Development Manager / Commissioning & Partnerships Manager.

Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will identify, develop and secure new NHS and public sector opportunities that expand the charity’s commercial portfolio.

This is an opportunity to Build on successful NHS partnerships and engage with commissioners and strategic partners to secure similar arrangements in other Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS organisations and local authorities.

The role requires someone who understands NHS commissioning and the wider healthcare landscape, can identify emerging opportunities, influence senior stakeholders and develop long-term strategic relationships that support sustainable growth.

Business Development Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Southampton, Hampshire with hybrid working

Up to £40,000 per annum on experience

Key responsibilities of the roles will include:

·       Identify and secure new NHS and public sector commercial opportunities that support the growth of the charity’s commercial services.

·       Build on successful NHS contract models to identify and pursue similar opportunities across the UK.

·       Develop and maintain strategic relationships with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local authorities, NHS provider organisations and other commissioning bodies.

·       Lead the development of business cases, expressions of interest, partnership proposals and commercial submissions

·       Identify, develop and manage strategic partnerships with national charities and third-sector organisations

·       Develop sustainable partnership models, prioritising self-funded arrangements that support the charity’s commercial growth and mission.

The ideal candidate will have:

·       Proven experience in business development within the NHS, healthcare or public sector.

·       A strong understanding of NHS commissioning, procurement and Integrated Care Board structures.

·       Experience developing strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders across healthcare and the public sector.

·       A track record of identifying and securing new commercial opportunities.

·       Excellent networking, influencing and relationship management skills.

·       Experience developing business cases, proposals or commercial opportunities.

·       The ability to work independently and manage a national portfolio of opportunities.

Similar Job Titles to this role might be:

Bid officer / Bid Manager / Bids & Tenders / Statutory Funding / Proposals Manager / Contract Manager / Programme Manager / Project Manager / Commissioned Contracts Manager / Contracts & Commissioning Manager / Commissioning & Partnerships Manager / Contracts & Performance Manager / Relationship Manager / Area Manager / Regional Manager

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

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