Head of Business Development

Are you an experienced bid specialist with a project management background looking for your next challenge?

Primary Care Sheffield is in search of a leading Head of Business Development to contribute and support the creation and submission of bids & proposals and to support the business planning and contract monitoring for the organisation.

Your contribution will help our ever-expanding company achieve upcoming targets for new business growth, along with retention/ renewal of existing service contracts.

Your role will include writing and editing responses, project management of bids, working closely with operational colleagues to agree bid material as well as undertake market intelligence of local health economies and competitors. You will use a variety of methodologies to scan for new opportunities, which may be drawn from existing Primary Care Sheffield services or new service areas.

You will need to rely on your attention to detail to ensure adherence to tender instructions for submissions, as well as expert communication skills to advise others of requirements. We operate a hybrid model of working across home and our Primary Care Sheffield headquarters., Establish and lead an engaging approach to commercial and business development activity that results in a robust business development plan for the organisation that maximises income streams

To work closely with the organisation during business planning processes to ensure all business development opportunities are identified and have clear measures of success.

Bring capacity and expertise to lead on bid opportunities; devise an approach to supporting Directorate teams when responding to these across the organisation and its subsidiaries

Responsible for policy development and policy implementation to support effective and directed business development activities that cover income activities

Attend Contract Review Group and support Contract Management Board, ensuring effective contract management and negotiation

Working with the Business Intelligence team, develop a strong approach to business analysis that underpins the organisations business plan and create operational frameworks for delivery where there are a number of complicated aspects to take into account, which do not have obvious solutions. These include:

o Analysis to understand the market landscape, where opportunities may exist and maintain knowledge of new opportunities through softer intelligence gathering

o Horizon scanning for tender and grant opportunities

o Analysis and identification of services where the PCS has business development income streams to improve their profitability

Primary Care Sheffield has a vision to be a provider of World Class Primary Care. We are passionate about people and committed to providing our patients the best possible care available.

To achieve this we have built, and continue to build a high functioning, highly talented team with the skills and capability to develop and innovate the services we provide.

Our breadth of expertise spans surgery, diagnostics, general practice, asylum seekers, physiotherapy, sexual health, mental health and urgent care, with an unrivalled range of different services provided across the country. Were proud to be at the forefront of developing new and exciting ways to support the nations health too, with national recognition for our approach to mental health innovation and to taking action to reduce health inequalities; helping patients to maximise their wellbeing and live life to the full.

Primary Care Sheffield works to a strong set of values, putting people at the heart of everything we do. To work for us you have more than just a job, you are driven by a passion for care and by working as part of a strong and dynamic team. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We will help you be the best you can be.