Description
We are recruiting an experienced and confident Business Development Manager (Private Services Development Manager) to join the team at Priory. The Service Development Manager plays a crucial part in supporting Priory’s goal of being a leader and provider of choice in the private healthcare market, and enabling easy access to a larger group of prospective patients; both domestic and internationally-based. Alongside the basic salary, there is a commission scheme in place to reward strong performance and success in the role.
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
Department: Corporate Services
Location: Remote
Compensation: £40,000 / year
Description
We are recruiting an experienced and confident Business Development Manager (Private Services Development Manager) to join the team at Priory. The Service Development Manager plays a crucial part in supporting Priory’s goal of being a leader and provider of choice in the private healthcare market, and enabling easy access to a larger group of prospective patients; both domestic and internationally-based. Alongside the basic salary, there is a commission scheme in place to reward strong performance and success in the role.
The role is hybrid with some remote work however the post holder will be required to be based in either the Bristol or the West Midlands areas due to frequent travel.
The role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week. A full UK driving licence with business motor insurance is required.
What you’ll be doing
The Private Service Development Manager will build and manage strong relationships with private and NHS GPs, psychiatrists, therapists, corporate partners, and international referrers. The role focuses on driving growth in private services by promoting Priory’s full range of offerings, increasing awareness through targeted engagement activity and events, and delivering seamless referral experiences. Acting as the key point of contact for referral partners, the Private Service Development Manager will collaborate closely with admissions, clinical, marketing, and operational teams to ensure exceptional service delivery, while using data, market insight, and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities, diversify referral routes, and support continued commercial growth.
What you’ll bring to the role
You will bring strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in account management or business development, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and drive sustainable growth. Highly organised, self-motivated and collaborative, you will combine excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships and identify new opportunities.
- Graduate level or equivalent and a proven track record of account management or business development
- Commercial acumen and ability to focus on the bottom line within all growth initiatives being developed.
- Experience of working with a range of stakeholders, delivering both transactional and consultative sales in order to sell existing services, but also to have the initiative and confidence to explore and develop new opportunities
- Current and full UK driving licence and covered for business use on your motor insurance
You can find additional information in the job description attached.
What we will give you in return
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Car allowance payment per month
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
- Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
- ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
- Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks
- Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period)
- Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
- Smart Holidays (qualifying period)
- Gym Flex (qualifying period)
- Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Parental Leave Gift
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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