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:
1. Support the Business Development Director to deliver business development initiatives, education, patient events and communications on time and in line with Hub growth plans
2. 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
3. Work with the Business Development Director and Hospital Business Development Manager to promote and developing new services conforming to Spire guidelines.
4. Line manage the Business development assistant (Where applicable) to support in the delivery of the hub based activity
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Identify and assess local media / promotional opportunities within the community.
8. 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.
9. To operate within an approved framework for the execution of our online review and moderation strategy
10. 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:
11. Competent user of MS Office
12. Understanding of the different marketing channels
13. Exceptional written skills and a keen eye for detail
14. Experience of writing compelling copy for a variety of mediums
15. Excellent proof-reading skills
16. Commercial awareness
17. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken
18. Proactive, enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of the Hub team
19. 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:
20. 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
21. Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
22. ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
23. Free Bupa wellness screening
24. Private medical insurance
25. Life assurance
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
26. Driving clinical excellence
27. Doing the right thing
28. Caring is our passion
29. Keeping it simple
30. Delivering on our promises
31. 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.