Business Development Manager - Commercial Services

The post holder will lead and be responsible for developing and implementing a commercially focused business development strategy to maximise utilisation of existing capacity, generate sustainable income, and support the Trust in achieving its financial objectives without detriment to patient services.

The role will provide specialist advice and expertise and knowledge in commercial development, market analysis, pricing, tendering, and customer engagement, working closely with operational leads to translate capability (e.g. food production capacity) into viable, profitable external services.

The post holder will operate across organisational boundaries, engaging with NHS partners, private sector clients (e.g. care homes, retail outlets), and internal stakeholders across Estates and Facilities, Finance, Procurement, Corporate Services, and Clinical Directorates to build a strong and sustainable commercial pipeline.

The post holder will be responsible for establishing and embedding a commercial development function within the Directorate, building processes, pipelines and partnerships from an early stage, and creating a sustainable model for future income generation.

The post holder will be required to communicate complex commercial information to a wide range of stakeholders. Influencing multiple stakeholders across diverse service areas.

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.

Qualifications

Essential: - Masters or equivalent experience in business, management, marketing/sales or relevant field; - Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable: - Professional qualification in Business, Commercial Management or Marketing; - Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)

Experience

Skills

Desirable: - Knowledge of NHS commercial frameworks, procurement processes and governance

DISPOSITION