Business Development Manager - NHS & Public Sector​/Government

Business Development Manager - NHS & UK Public Sector (Central Government, Local Authorities & Justice)

Drive complex consultative sales to the NHS, central government departments (MoJ, Home Office, Immigration, DWP, DHSC) and local authorities.

Salary £50,000-£70,000 base + uncapped performance commission + excellent benefits.

Hybrid (North West HQ or North/Midlands with UK travel).

Shape the Future of Public Sector Partnerships

Are you a driven, consultative Business Development professional with a proven track record of winning new NHS and UK public sector contracts? Do you thrive on influencing complex buying processes and building long‑term partnerships across healthcare and government?

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is representing a fast‑growing and socially responsible organization with a strong reputation in the NHS and wider public sector, investing heavily in innovative digital platforms and data‑driven service delivery. Its culture is collaborative, inclusive and ambitious, underpinned by values of being Human, Innovative, Responsive and Expert.

This is an opportunity to help shape how critical services are delivered to NHS providers, central government departments including the Ministry of Justice, Home Office, Immigration Enforcement, Department for Work & Pensions, Department of Health & Social Care, as well as local authorities and other publicly funded bodies.

The Opportunity

New Business Focus – Lead proactive sales and market development across the public sector, driving new frameworks and call‑off contracts.

Key Clients & Channels

• NHS Trusts: acute, community, mental health, specialist hospitals, ambulance and primary care networks (PCNs), Integrated Care Systems (ICS).
• Local authorities and social care providers.
• Central government departments and agencies:
  Ministry of Justice (courts, prisons, probation), Home Office, Immigration Enforcement & Border Force, HM Prisons & Probation Service, Department for Work & Pensions, Department of Health & Social Care, police forces and blue‑light services.
• Other publicly funded organisations and arm's‑length bodies.

Consultative Solutions & Products Selling

Position a portfolio of services, technology‑enabled solutions and high‑value products/assets (including communication services, IT hardware, specialist equipment or other public sector solutions) to meet diverse and evolving needs.

Framework & Pre‑Tender Influence

Build early engagement and competitive advantage around key frameworks and routes to market, including Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NHS SBS, NOE CPC, NHS LPP, Health Trust Europe, ESPO and other local authority frameworks.

Complex Solution Design

Shape bespoke propositions, working with internal teams to align operational delivery, technology platforms, and social value/ESG initiatives to client objectives.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work alongside operations, bids, and delivery teams to create compelling, compliant proposals and ensure seamless contract mobilisation.

Thought Leadership & Market Intelligence

Represent the business at public sector events and exhibitions, analyse competitor activity and emerging market trends to refine strategy and identify new routes to revenue.

What You Bring

• Strong track record of public sector business development, ideally selling into NHS organisations and/or central and local government departments.
• Experience influencing pre‑tender dialogue and success securing places on or winning business through key frameworks such as Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NOE CPC, NHS SBS, NHS LPP, Health Trust Europe, ESPO.
• Proven ability to open doors and secure high‑value, multi‑year contracts across varied NHS sectors (acute, community, mental health, ambulance, primary care) and central government including justice, security and immigration.
• A consultative, solutions‑driven sales style with commercial astuteness, credibility and a strong understanding of complex B2B and public sector procurement cycles.
• Exceptional relationship‑building, negotiation and influencing skills with the resilience, drive and hunter mentality to deliver growth.
• Ability to translate insight into tailored propositions; comfortable with…