Company: Priory
Location: Coventry
Posted: May 9th, 2026
Priory is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of our private services offering.
This is a high-impact role focused on developing new business, strengthening referral networks, add increasing market presence across the West Midlands and Bristol regions. You will take ownership of your portfolio, building relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities to drive sustainable revenue growth, while benefiting from a commission structure that rewards performance.
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.
You will build and manage relationships with a range of referral partners including GPs, consultants, therapists, and corporate partners, acting as a trusted point of contact and driving engagement across the region. Alongside developing new business opportunities, you will promote services through targeted activity and events, while working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless referral and service experience. Using market insight and a proactive approach, you will identify opportunities, develop your pipeline, and contribute to overall commercial growth.
You will bring proven experience in business development or account management, with a strong track record of driving growth and building effective pipelines. Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, you will combine strong communication skills with a commercially focused mindset and the ability to identify and convert opportunities. You will be self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working autonomously.
You can find additional information in the job description attached.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.