Business Development Consultant – Public Sector - Mental Health and MSK
£50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission + Competitive Benefits
UK-Wide | Hybrid Role with Travel | Ipswich
Full-time | Permanent | Monday to Friday
Are you a driven business development professional with a passion for healthcare?
Do you have experience securing NHS, ICB, and government contracts?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Compass Associates is proud to partner with a leading provider of physiotherapy, mental health, and MSK services to the public sector. Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a Business Development Consultant to drive strategic growth and build strong partnerships across key healthcare sectors.
The Role:
As a Business Development Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new contracts within the NHS, Trusts, ICBs, and wider government healthcare services. You will lead on tendering processes, develop stakeholder relationships, and contribute to long-term business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the public sector
* Develop and maintain relationships with NHS commissioners, ICBs, and government bodies
* Lead on tendering and bid submissions from initial identification to financial sign-off
* Conduct market research to identify trends and maximise commercial opportunities
* Collaborate with internal teams to support successful contract implementation
* Present business proposals and negotiate contracts at an executive level
* Report on sales pipeline and contribute to business strategy planning
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong track record in public sector business development. You will have experience in securing large-scale NHS and ICB contracts and a deep understanding of healthcare commissioning and funding models.
Essential Criteria:
* Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management within healthcare
* Knowledge of NHS, ICB, and Trust procurement processes
* Demonstrable success in achieving £2M+ in annual sales
* Expertise in bid writing, tenders, and framework submissions
* Strong negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* Full UK driving licence (as travel is required)
The Location:
This is a home-based role with UK-wide travel and monthly visits to the Ipswich HQ for team meetings.
Next Steps
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Franklin Brown with an up-to-date CV at fbrown@compassltd.co.uk.
📢 Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We also offer a £200 referral bonus for successful recommendations.