Business Development Manager

Part-Time Business Development ManagerJob Advert

Part-Time Business Development Manager – Freesia Health (Private Mental Health Services, UK)

Location: Birmingham

Contract: Part-Time (2–3 days per week, flexible hours)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us:

Freesia Health is a pioneering private community mental health service based in the West Midlands, offering a broad spectrum of services including adult and child psychiatry, addiction services, sleep clinics, memory assessment, RTMS therapy, home treatment teams, and more. We pride ourselves on being the first multidisciplinary private community mental health service of its kind in the UK.

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Business Development Manager to support the next phase of our growth. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the outreach and strategic expansion of an ambitious and impactful organisation.

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Part-Time)

Reports to:

Medical Director / Executive Leadership

Role Summary:

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, driving service expansion, and supporting the organisation's reputation as a leader in private mental healthcare. The post holder will also contribute to revenue growth by identifying referral pathways, engaging with insurers, GPs, education providers, corporates, and international clients (e.g., students and medical tourists).

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design and implementation of business development strategies aligned with Freesia Health's goals

· Identify and develop referral partnerships with GPs, insurance companies, corporates, schools, universities, and wellness providers

· Manage engagement with key stakeholders including NHS partners, social care, private medical insurers, and embassies

· Develop and maintain relationships with international student services and medical tourism agencies

· Support service leads in launching new services, including marketing and outreach planning

· Monitor market trends and competitor offerings and produce monthly insights for senior leadership

· Coordinate and attend events, webinars, and health expos to promote Freesia Health

· Contribute to the development of commercial materials (presentations, brochures, pitch decks, etc.)

· Support bids, tenders, and partnership proposals

· Track performance against agreed KPIs and prepare regular performance reports

· Maintain CRM systems and ensure stakeholder databases are up to date

· Contribute to the development of pricing and service packages

Location and Working Hours:

Based in Birmingham, 2–3 days per week, hours flexible depending on availability and business need

Person Specification

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Health Management, or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management or business development
• Minimum 3 years' experience in business development, preferably in healthcare

Proven track record in securing partnerships and generating growthStrategic thinker with strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skillsStrong planning and time managementCRM and digital marketing familiarityAwareness of market needs for private mental health services

• Experience working with mental health or social care providers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation design and proposal writing for health services
• Understanding of UK healthcare landscape (NHS/private sector/insurers)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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