Business Development Manager - Freesia Health - Birmingham

We are proud to be among the first multidisciplinary private community mental health services of our kind in the UK, delivering accessible, high-quality care tailored to individual needs. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Business Development Manager to help shape our strategic expansion and strengthen our market presence. Role Overview The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving growth by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding referral pathways. You will work closely with senior leadership to enhance Freesia Health's reputation as a leading provider in private mental healthcare, while supporting revenue generation and service development.,

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Build and manage referral partnerships with GPs, insurers, corporates, schools, universities, and wellness providers
• Engage key stakeholders, including NHS partners, social care organisations, private medical insurers, and embassies
• Establish relationships with international student services and medical tourism agencies
• Support the launch of new services through targeted marketing and outreach initiatives
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity, providing regular insights to leadership
• Represent Freesia Health at events, webinars, and industry exhibitions
• Produce high-quality commercial materials (presentations, brochures, pitch decks)
• Contribute to bids, tenders, and partnership proposals
• Track KPIs and produce regular performance reports
• Maintain CRM systems and ensure accurate stakeholder data
• Support the development of pricing strategies and service packages, This role is based in Birmingham, working 2-3 days per week with flexibility around working hours, depending on business needs.
  
  Degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in business development (ideally within healthcare)
• Proven track record of securing partnerships and driving growth
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Experience using CRM systems and digital marketing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of the UK healthcare landscape (NHS, private sector, insurers)
Desirable:
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field
• Experience within mental health or social care services
• Experience in proposal writing and presentation design for healthcare services
• Awareness of market trends in private mental health services
  
  Freesia Health is a pioneering private community mental health provider based in the West Midlands. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including adult and child psychiatry, addiction services, sleep clinics, memory assessments, rTMS therapy, and home treatment teams.
  
  On-site parking
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to shape a growing and innovative healthcare organisation