Job summary Working with senior management teams across NHSBT Pathology and the wider NHSBT this role ensures that NHSBT Pathology is able to secure as wide an implementation of our services and products as possible in both public and private healthcare and scientific research organisations in the UK and internationally. Acting as a liaison between the operational teams of the different functions within Pathology and our customer and coordinating with other areas such as contracting, finance and other scientific functions, to ensure that new products and services are available to those healthcare and research organisations which can benefit from them. The role requires flexibility, self-motivation, imagination and a drive to deliver the organisational agenda. Main duties of the job In this role you will be responsible for responsible for research, market analysis, developing marketing plans and sales strategies for NHSBT Pathology. Your responsibilities will include: Being responsible for reviewing market plan performance, highlighting areas of concern and identifying and implementing solutions Developing a marketing strategy for Pathology services to optimise income and enable further development of market share. Representing Pathology at key meetings where marketing and business development is under discussion. Managing existing accounts and business and developing of new business opportunities. Ensuring strategic and growth plans are formulated, developed, and actioned. Overseeing the management and performance of account relationships. Providing marketing expertise to the business management team. You will be required to travel and spend time away from base, which will involve working irregular hours and overnight stays when required, with prior notice About us It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 006186 Job locations NHSBT Unit D, Capitol Way Dodworth S75 3FG NHSBT Charcot Road Colindale NW9 5BG NHSBT 500 North Bristol Park Filton BS34 7QH NHSBT Vincent Drive Birmingham B15 2SG NHSBT Plymouth Grove Manchester M13 9LL NHSBT 75 Cranmer Terrace Tooting SW17 0RB Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate degree or equivalent technical background in relevant discipline to MSc level e.g. biotech, medical technology, life sciences. Possession of a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Ability to gain knowledge and working practices to ensure conformance with commercial, regulatory and legal guidelines and regulations. Experience of working in or interacting with, relevant customer base (e.g. Pathology, Life Sciences, Pharma, and Diagnostics. Experience of developing and managing promotional campaigns and marketing budgets. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate degree or equivalent technical background in relevant discipline to MSc level e.g. biotech, medical technology, life sciences. Possession of a valid driving licence, allowing you to drive in the UK Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Ability to gain knowledge and working practices to ensure conformance with commercial, regulatory and legal guidelines and regulations. Experience of working in or interacting with, relevant customer base (e.g. Pathology, Life Sciences, Pharma, and Diagnostics. Experience of developing and managing promotional campaigns and marketing budgets. Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant Address NHSBT Unit D, Capitol Way Dodworth S75 3FG Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)