Head Of Business Development

Role: Head of Business Development
Town / Site: London, The Wellington Hospital
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: Competitive dependent on skills & experience plus annual bonus

Great opportunity for a Head of Business Development at The Wellington 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 Wellington Hospital has operational and senior management responsibility for departments including Consultant Liaison / Business Development, Marketing, Relationship Managers & Events.

We’re looking for a Head of Business development to join our Wellington Team, currently rated “Good” by the CQC.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the COO, this role will be accountable to, and directly interface with, 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
• In doing so, 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 maximise the growth opportunities for the hospital and wider HCA Group
• To work closely with other members of the Senior Management Team to deliver business targets
• 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. As a Lead Psychologist in The Wellington Hospital you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit 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 at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.

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