Director of Partnerships
CHEC
The closing date is 06 May 2024
Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Partnerships will play a pivotal role in driving growth, expansion into new markets and revenue generation for CHEC.
The purpose of this role is to assist in spearheading business development initiatives aimed at increasing brand awareness, resonance and NHS referrals from Optometrists and General Practitioners across England.
The successful candidate will lead a field-based and regional team, providing strategic direction and support to achieve organisational growth objectives.
About us
CHEC are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships.
We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies aligned with organisational goals, focusing on expanding referrals in Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology services through effective and strategic partnerships and relationship management.
Develop a suite of KPIs for field-based colleagues that are measurable and reflect outcomes.
Foster and maintain strong and strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including Local Optical Committees, Local Medical Councils, Optometrists, General Practitioners, NHS decision-makers, and other relevant healthcare professionals to enhance brand and referral networks and drive business growth.
Conduct thorough market analysis to identify growth opportunities, competitive positioning, and market trend changes to inform strategic decision-making and forecast planning.
Support the field based teams in delivering the organisations strategic objectives through effective stakeholder partnering internally and externally and ongoing relationship management.
Provide leadership to the business development and engagement department across the organisation to create value for patients, customers, and the community in line with standards for better business
Lead the department in delivering service excellence to referring stakeholder partners, formulating robust account plans, and developing constructive engagement mechanisms to enhance referrer experience of the organisation through operational enhancements and acting on intelligence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies aligned with organisational goals, focusing on expanding referrals in Ophthalmology and Gastroenterology services through effective and strategic partnerships and relationship management.
Develop a suite of KPIs for field-based colleagues that are measurable and reflect outcomes.
Foster and maintain strong and strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including Local Optical Committees, Local Medical Councils, Optometrists, General Practitioners, NHS decision-makers, and other relevant healthcare professionals to enhance brand and referral networks and drive business growth.
Conduct thorough market analysis to identify growth opportunities, competitive positioning, and market trend changes to inform strategic decision-making and forecast planning.
Support the field based teams in delivering the organisations strategic objectives through effective stakeholder partnering internally and externally and ongoing relationship management.
Provide leadership to the business development and engagement department across the organisation to create value for patients, customers, and the community in line with standards for better business
Lead the department in delivering service excellence to referring stakeholder partners, formulating robust account plans, and developing constructive engagement mechanisms to enhance referrer experience of the organisation through operational enhancements and acting on intelligence.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or related field.
- Proven track record of successfully establishing and managing partnerships within the healthcare sector.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and meet targets in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving results.
Person Specification
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or related field.
- Proven track record of successfully establishing and managing partnerships within the healthcare sector.
- Demonstrated ability to drive results and meet targets in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving results.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
