Senior Business Development and M&A Manager
Senior Business Development & M&A Manager Hybrid | Health & Social Care | High Impact | High Trust This is not an account management role. This is about opening doors, creating opportunities and getting deals done. We are looking for someone commercially sharp, credible and confident enough to operate with senior leaders across local authorities, ICBs and health & care organisations. Someone who can spot opportunities early, shape them before procurement, and build relationships that lead to growth.
You will work across the following areas:
* Community Equipment Services (CES)
* Technology Enabled Care (TEC)
* Public Health and Wellbeing
* Mergers & Acquisitions
Main duties of the job
One day you could be meeting a Director of Adult Social Services about a £20m+ opportunity. The next, reviewing an acquisition target with advisors and shaping Heads of Terms.
* Commercially intelligent
* Articulate and persuasive
* Very organised
* Comfortable with senior stakeholders
* Driven, resilient and proactive
* Able to work independently
Experience in health and social care, public sector sales, commissioning, business development or M&A is important. A track record of winning work, influencing decision-makers and progressing complex deals matters more. If you can build trust quickly, think strategically and create momentum, we want to hear from you. Colchester HQ one day a week. Hybrid working.
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant degree or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Desirable
* Masters
* Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrable experience in senior business development roles with full pipeline ownership
* Strong track record of engaging and influencing Director and C‑suite stakeholders
* Experience within social healthcare, public sector, or business‑to‑government (B2G) markets
* Experience managing multiple projects, leads and stakeholders simultaneously
* Evidence of contributing to strategic growth initiatives beyond core sales activity
Desirable
* Proven ability to generate opportunities from a cold start (cold desk experience)
* Experience in M&A activity, including sourcing, evaluating, or supporting transactions
* Track record of engaging commissioners ahead of formal tender processes
* Ability to identify and act on market trends to create commercial opportunities
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name
Provide CIC
Address
Provide HQ
900 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park
Colchester
CO4 9YQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.provide.org.uk/
About us
Provide is an ambitious, employee owned Community Interest Company. We put people and purpose before profit and have strength in the diversity of our services.
We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
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