Business Development Executive
The Surgical Consortium
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Career Development Opportunities
Location: UK (Hybrid with Offices in London, Essex and Manchester)
Reporting to: Commercial Director
About The Surgical Consortium
The Surgical Consortium is a leading provider of elective care, clinical insourcing and
surgical capacity, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK. Our mission is
simple: to help healthcare organisations improve patient access, reduce waiting times and
deliver exceptional clinical outcomes through innovative, collaborative service models.
We work alongside NHS leaders, clinicians and operational teams to develop tailored
solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges facing modern healthcare —
whether that is deploying an insourcing team into a Trust’s own theatres at evenings and
weekends, redesigning a surgical pathway to improve efficiency, or taking on full end-to-end
management of a specific specialty or waiting list. As demand for our services continues to
grow, we are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Business Development Executive to join
our commercial team and support our next phase of expansion.
The Role
This is an excellent Junior-Mid level opportunity for someone looking to build or accelerate a
career in healthcare business development. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director,
you will support the identification and development of new business opportunities across
NHS organisations, helping The Surgical Consortium expand its reach and impact.
You will work closely with the Commercial Director and wider commercial team to research
opportunities, engage with NHS stakeholders and contribute to the development of
proposals and presentations. This role offers structured mentorship, hands-on learning and
clear progression pathways within a rapidly growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development Support
- Support the Commercial Director in identifying and developing new business opportunities across NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
- Assist in the generation and management of a pipeline of new business opportunities across the UK, spanning clinical insourcing, and all specialties
- Conduct research into NHS organisations, their operational priorities and potential areas where The Surgical Consortium can add value through insourcing
- Help identify opportunities to support elective recovery programmes, waiting list initiatives, theatre utilisation improvements and full end-to-end pathway management.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities and business development activity through CRM systems.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the Commercial Director in preparing for and attending client meetings, industry events and conferences.
- Assist in building and nurturing relationships with NHS stakeholders at operational and service levels.
- Help coordinate follow-up activity with prospective and existing NHS partners.
- Represent The Surgical Consortium professionally in all external interactions.
Research & Market Intelligence
- Research NHS priorities, national policy developments and local healthcare
strategies to identify business development opportunities.
- Monitor the NHS landscape, including elective recovery targets, insourcing frameworks, procurement routes and commissioning intentions.
- Develop an understanding of NHS clinical pathways and how full pathway management solutions can be applied to different specialties and waiting list challenges.
- Compile market intelligence and present findings to the commercial team to inform strategy.
- Track competitor activity and sector developments to support informed business decision-making.
Proposals & Presentations
- Support the preparation of high-quality proposals, presentations and business cases.
- Assist in developing tender responses and expressions of interest.
- Help collate case studies, data and supporting materials for client-facing documents.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial templates and materials.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- A motivated individual with a genuine interest in business development and healthcare.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
- Excellent research, organisational and time management skills.
- A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Confidence in building professional relationships at all levels.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.
Desirable
- Some experience in a business development, sales support, account management or similar commercial role.
- Experience working within or alongside the NHS or wider healthcare sector.
- Understanding of NHS structures, ICBs, elective recovery, clinical insourcing or healthcare service delivery.
- Familiarity with NHS clinical pathways, surgical services or patient pathway management.
- Exposure to CRM systems and business development reporting.
- Experience supporting the preparation of proposals, tenders or presentations.
- Embraces the use of AI tools to enhance outreach effectiveness, identify opportunities and sharpen commercial decision-making
Personal Attributes
- Passionate about improving patient access and healthcare outcomes.
- Eager to learn and develop within a commercial healthcare environment.
- Professional and personable in stakeholder-facing situations.
- Collaborative team player with a positive and solutions-focused attitude.
- Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working at pace in a dynamic organisation.
- Ambitious, with a desire to grow into a more senior commercial role over time.
- Committed to excellence, integrity and continuous improvement.
Why Join The Surgical Consortium?
- Structured mentorship and direct development support from the Commercial Director and senior management team.
- A genuine launchpad for a career in healthcare business development.
- Work with senior NHS leaders and decision-makers across the UK.
- Contribute to meaningful work that directly improves patient care and reduces waiting times.
- Clear career progression pathways within a rapidly expanding organisation.
- Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and ongoing professional development.
- A collaborative, supportive and values-driven team culture.
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
