Service Engagement Lead

Service Engagement LeadWho are weNewmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England providing outpatients appointments diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country.We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what its like to work here we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.Overview of the roleWe are looking for an experienced and dynamic Service Engagement Lead to join our team. This is a new role within the business created to support the development and growth of new patient referrals into the service provide exceptional customer service to our private patients and coordinate all educational and marketing initiatives.The role will work across the Leicester Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) designated geographical areasto deliver the required referral numbers to achieve the expected sales targets and growth strategy for the Newmedica Leicester clinic.This is a full-time role with a mix of office-based and travel days out in in the county. Occasional evenings will be required to support our educational and marketing activities.So what will I be doingWorking across the county youll deliver the required referral numbers to achieve business targets such as sales and profits plans. Youll promote Newmedica Leicester services and patient choice to deliver referral volumes for both NHS and private patients.You will be highly visible within the community surrounding the clinic and your practical understanding of the local referral community will help Partners to develop referrer engagement plans and build local relationships with referrers such as Opticians GPs Referral Management Centres will work closely with all Private Medical Insurers to boost our profile and drive private sales through a variety of channels.Youll be the main conduit between the clinic and the central Marketing & Engagement functions. Youll be the eyes and ears on the ground and will have a thorough understanding of competitor activity. Youll also play a key role in the planning and organising of events such as CPD sessions local marketing initiatives attending optical fairs and events and much more.What skills and experience do I need for the roleYoullhaveexperience within a referrals or sales generation environment. Ideally you will haveknowledge of the NHS policy landscape relating to patient referrals particularly in the ophthalmology sector.Youllbe an organisedself-startera strong communicator who is ableto overcome challenges and influence people to your point of view.Your friendly and engaging personality will mean that you are adept atestablishingeffective working relationships with a wide variety of tobuilding long term relationshipsand willunderstand how tomaintainthese contacts in a way that will encourage on-going patient referrals.Youllhaveexperienceoforganisingand managing promotional eventsand your excellent organisational skills will ensure these arealways a success.Youll be comfortable working in an office-based role with a high degree of travel around the clinic. Whilst the core working time is typical office hours flexibility will be required regarding travel and after-hours events.This role will suit a friendlyengagingand confident person who thrives in a fast-paced target beingout and aboutmeeting new peopleand cultivating business relationships.What were offeringA salary ofup to 30000pa depending upon experienceA car allowance of 5000pa25 days annual leave plus one day birthdayleaveplus bank holidaysA company pension schemeAccess to a range of benefits including free eye tests discounted or free glassesa free 24/7 wellbeing/counselling/advice serviceDeath in Service coverFunded Blue Light CardFree access to HeadspaceAppAn environment whereyourlearning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patientsA brightspaciousand modern working environment built to the highest standardsFree on-site parkingYou must have your own transport and a valid and clean driving licence. You will be required to travel across LLR as part of your role.If you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description please contact Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessaryin the event ofa successful application which we will pay for.At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender age disability sexual orientation race language religion ethnic or social origin.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Business Development,Employee Orientation,Public Health,Account Management,VersionOne,Conflict Management,Project Management,Relationship Management,Team Management,Customer relationship management,Human Resources,Public Speaking Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1