Business Development Specialist FTC

Hub Business Development Executive | Private Hospital | Fixed term 12 month contract | Full-time | Southampton

Spire Southampton Hospital are recruiting for a Hub Business Development Executive to work along-side the Hospital Director, Hospital SMT, Central marketing team and Hospital Business Development Manager. The role of the Hub Business Development Executive will be to provide a range of support functions across the business development landscape focussed on marketing, sales and engagement. The role will support the local growth strategy and business development plans as well as supporting in the design and execution of the group marketing strategy.

Spire Southampton Hospital offers world-class care, attracting patients from across the South of England and internationally. We deliver some of the best cardiac surgery results in the country. Our Critical Care department and multidisciplinary team offer you peace of mind for our wide range of treatments.

Duties and responsibilities:

Support the Business Development Director to deliver business development initiatives, education, patient events and communications on time and in line with Hub growth plans

Support the Business Development Director in identifying and delivering emerging opportunities in line with the Hub growth strategy, including engaging with Consultants to promote and develop their practice

Work with the Business Development Director and Hospital Business Development Manager to promote and developing new services conforming to Spire guidelines.

Line manage the Business development assistant (Where applicable) to support in the delivery of the hub based activity

Be the subject matter expert on specific projects or initiatives representing the Hub and the Division as an SME Provide support in the organisation and operational management of on and off-site events including some evening/weekend work as necessary

Act as a brand guardian by holding a good knowledge of our brand identity and having an eye for consistency when viewing materials at hub sites.

Identify and assess local media / promotional opportunities within the community.

Deliver local marketing initiatives (based on above opportunities) across a variety of channels to drive effective activation within the community, complementing the national marketing campaigns run by the central marketing team.

To operate within an approved framework for the execution of our online review and moderation strategy

To support community engagement and moderation of our online social media audiences through agreed framework and process with central social media team

Who we're looking for:

Competent user of MS Office

Understanding of the different marketing channels

Exceptional written skills and a keen eye for detail

Experience of writing compelling copy for a variety of mediums

Excellent proof-reading skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken

Proactive, enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of the Hub team

Strong prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 month contract

Hours : Full-time

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Our Values

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

Closing Date: If we have received sufficient applications, this date may be brought forward so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For further information about this role or for an informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire please contact Charlotte Oliver on charlotte.oliver@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.