Business Development Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | BR6 0LF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Choices Healthcare |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Choices Healthcare is an established health and social care organisation that supplies a variety of health and social care staff to the NHS, various local authorities, and private clients alike. In addition, we also provide supported living accommodations and both internal and external health and social care training. We currently operate across Southeast England with scope for expansion.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven business development officer to join our team and help drive business growth across a diverse range of health and social care services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategic direction, identifying new opportunities, and, more importantly, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that deliver lasting impact.
Role Overview:
The Business Development Officer will assist the company directors and management team in maximising occupancy across existing services, leading business growth, and adapting to evolving demands. This position involves administering multiple projects, coordinating with teams across branches, and ensuring business objectives are achieved through effective direction and project execution.
Typical Duties
• To identify and pursue new business opportunities through management of contract and tender portals as well as cold calling efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing contract providers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Manage the contract process from initial contact through liaison and closing, ensuring a seamless experience for clients.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential areas for growth.
• Collaborate with other team members to create targeted strategies that align with business objectives.
• Deliver service demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the value of our offerings.
Candidate requirements:
• Experience: Proven experience in business coordination and development, sales, account management, or a similar role.
• Professional skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Good computer skills are essential for reporting, tender submissions, monitoring and service evaluation.
• Sector-specific knowledge: Good understanding of the health and social care sector, including relevant regulations and trends.
• Personal attributes: Self-motivated, results-orientated, and have a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we can offer:
• Starting salary of £36k (pro-rated to 21 hours of work per week)
• 28 Days paid holiday entitlement inc. bank holidays (prorated to 21 hours of work per week)
• Optional enrolment in company pension scheme
• Referral scheme
• Free training and opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Travel opportunities across the UK for project engagement and networking
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
This role is full-time with an initial temp-to-perm 6-month renewable contract. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, please apply with an updated CV.
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven business development officer to join our team and help drive business growth across a diverse range of health and social care services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategic direction, identifying new opportunities, and, more importantly, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that deliver lasting impact.
Role Overview:
The Business Development Officer will assist the company directors and management team in maximising occupancy across existing services, leading business growth, and adapting to evolving demands. This position involves administering multiple projects, coordinating with teams across branches, and ensuring business objectives are achieved through effective direction and project execution.
Typical Duties
• To identify and pursue new business opportunities through management of contract and tender portals as well as cold calling efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing contract providers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention.
• Manage the contract process from initial contact through liaison and closing, ensuring a seamless experience for clients.
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential areas for growth.
• Collaborate with other team members to create targeted strategies that align with business objectives.
• Deliver service demonstrations and presentations to prospective clients, showcasing the value of our offerings.
Candidate requirements:
• Experience: Proven experience in business coordination and development, sales, account management, or a similar role.
• Professional skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Good computer skills are essential for reporting, tender submissions, monitoring and service evaluation.
• Sector-specific knowledge: Good understanding of the health and social care sector, including relevant regulations and trends.
• Personal attributes: Self-motivated, results-orientated, and have a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we can offer:
• Starting salary of £36k (pro-rated to 21 hours of work per week)
• 28 Days paid holiday entitlement inc. bank holidays (prorated to 21 hours of work per week)
• Optional enrolment in company pension scheme
• Referral scheme
• Free training and opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Travel opportunities across the UK for project engagement and networking
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
This role is full-time with an initial temp-to-perm 6-month renewable contract. If you meet the above criteria and are interested in the role, please apply with an updated CV.