Job summary
Are you a dynamic and driven professional with a strong track record in securing new business and fostering key relationships?
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our team at BPAS, reporting to the Head of Business Development. This is an exciting opportunity to drive new business growth, manage contracts, and build strong relationships with NHS commissioners and stakeholders, all while supporting our mission to deliver sustainable, high-quality services.
This role is for 36 hours per week, over Monday to Friday, and is home based with travel across the North West of England and North Wales. Travel to our Head Office in Leamington Spa is also required for quarterly meetings (mileage is paid).
Main duties of the job
- Develop and implement a targeted programme to secure new business in line with BPAS's strategic objectives.
Lead the negotiation of contracts and service agreements, ensuring compliance with pricing and national guidelines.
Monitor and manage contract performance, reporting on volume, income, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Build and maintain strong relationships with NHS commissioners, business partners, and other stakeholders.
Identify local business opportunities and threats, providing insights to inform strategic decisions.
Monitor appointment availability and demand trends, advising on capacity management and business opportunities.
Maintain an up-to-date database of contracts and ensure seamless handover of agreements to unit managers.
Champion BPAS's mission whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
About You
You're a proactive and persuasive professional with a proven track record in sales, marketing, or contract negotiation, ideally within healthcare. You combine strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a passion for BPAS's mission to support women's reproductive choices. You thrive in a dynamic environment, working independently and collaboratively to drive business growth.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Strong knowledge of sales, marketing, and negotiating techniques
- Proven experience in contract negotiation, tendering processes, and working in a sales or marketing environment
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and terms and conditions are available for you to download and review on the right hand side of the advert.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Home based with travel across the North West of
England and North Wales. There are quarterly meetings held in our Head Office
in Leamington Spa.
Unit locations: Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, Llandudno,
Powys, Leicester, Telford.
Head Office: BPAS Leamington Spa: Orion House, Tachbrook
Park, Athena Drive, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £46,260 - £60,130 per annum depending on skills and experience - plus an additional £5100 car allowance. Mileage is paid as per the expenses policy.
Hours: Full time - 36 per week
- Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm | Friday 9am - 3.30pm.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and terms and conditions are available for you to download and review on the right hand side of the advert.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Home based with travel across the North West of
England and North Wales. There are quarterly meetings held in our Head Office
in Leamington Spa.
Unit locations: Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, Llandudno,
Powys, Leicester, Telford.
Head Office: BPAS Leamington Spa: Orion House, Tachbrook
Park, Athena Drive, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £46,260 - £60,130 per annum depending on skills and experience - plus an additional £5100 car allowance. Mileage is paid as per the expenses policy.
Hours: Full time - 36 per week
- Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm | Friday 9am - 3.30pm.
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?
- Although home-based, travel is required to our units in the North West of England and in North Wales, as well as quarterly meetings in our Head Office in Leamington Spa. Are you happy to travel across these areas?
Desirable
- Please list any further information or statements you wish to add to support your application.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or substantial relevant experience
Desirable
- Diploma in Sales or Marketing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in contract and tendering processes - Describe a time you contributed to a contract or tendering process. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? Highlight any challenges you overcame.
- Proven experienced in a Sales/Marketing environment - Share an example of achieving success in a sales or marketing environment. What strategies did you use, how did you handle obstacles, and how did this support your organisations goals?
Desirable
- Experience within a healthcare environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sales and marketing techniques
- Negotiating techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning policies
- Good spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?
- Although home-based, travel is required to our units in the North West of England and in North Wales, as well as quarterly meetings in our Head Office in Leamington Spa. Are you happy to travel across these areas?
Desirable
- Please list any further information or statements you wish to add to support your application.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or substantial relevant experience
Desirable
- Diploma in Sales or Marketing
Experience
Essential
- Experience in contract and tendering processes - Describe a time you contributed to a contract or tendering process. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome? Highlight any challenges you overcame.
- Proven experienced in a Sales/Marketing environment - Share an example of achieving success in a sales or marketing environment. What strategies did you use, how did you handle obstacles, and how did this support your organisations goals?
Desirable
- Experience within a healthcare environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sales and marketing techniques
- Negotiating techniques
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS commissioning policies
- Good spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
