18 Oct
Priory Group
Great Britain
Job description
Service Development Manager
Reference
PRI93778
Location
Remote
Priory Group Division
Central Services
Salary
Competitive
Hours
37.5
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time
Job Advert Location Description
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review *
Priory is the leading independent provider of mental healthcare and adult social care in the UK.
The Service Development Manager (SDM) will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other commissioners of Specialist Residential, and Supported Living.
The candidate will have strong key account management skills and will work to maintain existing relationships and initiate new relationships to promote services to the market.
In addition, the SDM will work with commissioners to understand market requirements to allow appropriate development of existing services and provide guidance on the need for new services.
The SDM, working closely with Operations, is responsible for occupancy of the Priory Adult Care estate and for driving growth.
Remote working environment where both regional and national travel will be required, including overnight stays away from home.
The applicant, will ideally reside in the South East of England, however all applicants will be considered.
The key accountabilities will include :
- Build and maintain strong links with social care and health commissioning authorities, purchasing commissioners and other referrers to generate enquiries and referrals.
- Identify and manage the referral process through to admission working closely with Operational Teams and key personnel.
- Support Operational Teams in the reviewing and development of services, new business opportunities and work closely with the Bidding Team on the completion of tenders.
- Support in the development of core and existing services providing appropriate feedback and support when required to ensure services are at a quality that provides best value to commissioners.
Knowledge, Skills and Requirements :
- Graduate or equivalent with a proven track record of new business development, ideally within the social care sector.
- Proven self-starter with excellent track record in delivering against sales targets.
- Strong analytical skills, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal,
including report writing and presentation capabilities
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- The candidate must reside within the Sales Region.
- Desirable but not essential knowledge of social health care and services.
Experience :
- Experience gained within a relevant position requiring business acumen and highly developed associated skills.
- Knowledge of commissioning systems and processes would be an advantage.
- Understanding the importance of provider / commissioner relationships in the delivery of high quality care to the people who use Priory services.
- Ability to relate at a senior level to all elements of the customer base as well as internal senior
- Able to articulate clearly and succinctly in high pressure and challenging situations.
Mandatory : The applicant must hold a current and full UK Driving Licence and be covered for business use, on your motor insurance.
Job Advert Role Description
What we would like to give you :
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
- Annual leave entitlement increase based on length of service : 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
- Length of service recognition awards
- 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
- Technology scheme (qualifying period)
- Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
- Cash for Colleagues’ Employee referral scheme
- Career Pathways Programme for development and further qualifications
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date, without notification.
Division DBS info
Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS.
▶️ Service Development Manager
🖊️ Priory Group
📍 Great Britain