Business Development Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £64,455.00 to £74,896.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £64455.00 - £74896.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2026-AC-1924 |
Summary
Analytical and Judgemental Skills To provide challenge and scrutiny to projects, including commercial development and income generation initiatives, to ensure agreed outputs and capability will be delivered in support of wider organisational objectives. To analyse and interpret sensitive and highly complex information, including financial and commercial data, and take appropriate action and provide advice aligned to strategic aims and performance targets. To direct others to complete relevant analysis to support decision making. To understand and communicate complex information clearly and facilitate understanding among a wide range of stakeholders. To interpret and communicate performance and financial information to support understanding of interdependencies across programmes, projects and commercial activity. Planning and Organisational Skill To identify and plan own professional development needs. To plan and prioritise own work and that of project teams. To identify and plan own professional development needs. To undertake cost/benefit analysis of expenditure and support the management of budgets where required. To support the development of a robust programme environment for commercial and corporate projects, ensuring effective systems for project development, tracking and reporting. To identify, assess and plan for risks and opportunities within programmes and projects. To support, advise on and plan delivery of change initiatives across operational and organisation-wide settings which may include: Development of Project Initiation Documents, including project, risk, contingency and resource plans Co-design of governance structures and reporting processes Development of project scope, including testing financial and non-financial benefits Post-project evaluation Implementation of quality improvement methodologies Skills transfer Supervision of the Project Support Officer Coordination, developing and submitting bid opportunities To ensure compliance with established governance arrangements, producing highlight and exception reports as required. To support the application of project management and improvement methodologies across workstreams. To act as a champion for continuous improvement, promoting progressive approaches to project, programme and change management. To undertake training to support continuous improvement and lean skills development. To coordinate and lead activity to enable bid submissions, projects and programmes to be presented to Programme Boards and other senior governance forums. Policy and Service Development Implementation To work with senior leaders to identify, shape and prioritise corporate and commercial project opportunities. To contribute to and ensure compliance with best practice in project and programme management. To lead and contribute to policy development where required. To make clear, evidence-based recommendations to decision makers. To present complex ideas and concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, including clinical, operational and executive colleagues. To support the development and implementation of policies aligned to organisational strategy and commercial objectives. Financial To work closely with finance and information colleagues, including the Commercial Development Team, to develop performance management frameworks that support continuous improvement and identification of pipeline opportunities. To work with finance colleagues to test and validate financial assumptions at all stages of programme and project delivery. To develop option appraisals and make recommendations. To undertake cost/benefit analysis and financial modelling. To analyse financial data and make recommendations to improve financial sustainability and value for money. Organisational Development and Delivering Training To coach members of the Commercial Development Team and wider organisation as required. To coach operational and clinical managers to embed best practice in project and change management. Information Resources To work with the Performance and Information Team to develop programme dashboards that evidence delivery of commercial and corporate objectives. To undertake complex activity and financial analysis to support option appraisal and project assurance. Research and Development To apply best practice in project, change and workforce management across the Income Generation portfolio. To review emerging research, evidence and benchmarking to support implementation of new projects aligned to Livewell Southwest strategic aims. To maintain own knowledge of best practice and current evidence. Professional To deputise for the Commercial Development Manager as required. To carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the role, as delegated by the Commercial Development Manager. To undertake personal development and training to meet the requirements of the role. Procurement / Contractual To coordinate bid, procurement and governance processes in support of tenders for the benefit of Livewell Southwest and its strategic partners. To coordinate the development of business cases and bid submissions for new contracts, working with subject matter experts and commercial colleagues where appropriate. Communications and Relationships To foster effective and supportive relationships with operational teams and external stakeholders to enable delivery of agreed outcomes. To work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across Livewell Southwest. To represent the Commercial Development Team with external stakeholders where required. To participate confidently in Executive-led Steering Groups and liaise with Executive colleagues as necessary. To build credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders to support delivery and adoption of new ways of working. To promote, negotiate and facilitate change and, where necessary, manage and resolve conflict constructively. To work effectively with high levels of complexity and translate this into clear, motivating and deliverable plans. To remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging or contentious issues.