Business Development & Community Engagement Manager in Altrincham

The Business Development & Community Engagement Manager at Spire Hale Clinic is a pivotal role designed to drive growth and success for Spire’s latest outpatient diagnostic clinic. Situated in the affluent community of Hale, this role is crucial in establishing Hale Clinic as a destination for high-quality care, connecting patients and referring clinicians to the broader Spire Greater Manchester network.

A core focus of this role is consultant engagement, to cultivate strong relationships with both new and existing consultants across Spire Manchester, Spire Cheshire, and Spire Regency, ensuring they have the support, fee arrangements, and booking access to maximise outpatient activity in Hale Clinic. The post-holder will also drive local business and community engagement, building the Hale Clinic’s presence among GPs, physios, local businesses, and the broader Hale community. By fostering these relationships and organising local events, the manager will ensure a strong referral pipeline and a vibrant community presence.

This is a unique opportunity for a high-energy, community-focused leader to be at the heart of a flagship Spire initiative and ensure that the Hale Clinic thrives as a vital part of the Greater Manchester healthcare landscape.

To achieve this you will:

• Develop and execute the business development strategy to increase patient volumes and revenue streams across the centre.
• Act as the primary relationship lead for consultants operating from Hale Clinic, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience that supports practice growth.
• Build strong relationships with both new and existing consultants to maximise utilisation of Hale Clinic.
• Support onboarding and induction of new consultants, ensuring rapid route to practice and alignment with pathways.
• Monitor activity, utilisation and conversion trends, identifying opportunities to strengthen downstream referrals.
• Build strong relationships within the Hale and wider South Manchester community to establish Hale Clinic as a trusted local healthcare destination.
• Develop partnerships with local businesses, corporate organisations, gyms, physios and wellbeing providers to drive awareness and referrals.
• Represent Spire at local networking opportunities, community forums and business events.
• Create and deliver a programme of community-facing initiatives that increase visibility and engagement.
• Contribute to the delivery of local marketing initiatives aligned to the Hale growth strategy.

What do you need to have?

• Experience of working with consultant surgeons in a private or NHS setting.
• Understanding of the UK private healthcare system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Competent user of MS Office.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• A passion and drive to succeed.

We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.
• Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park.

We commit to our employee’s well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence.
• Doing the right thing.
• Caring is our passion.
• Keeping it simple.
• Succeeding and celebrating together.

Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 38 hospitals and 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

For more information on this role please get in touch with Michelle.Hutchison@spirehealthcare.com

For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.