At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic growth in the healthcare sector and build key relationships.
- Company: Top UK construction and infrastructure business with a focus on healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, executive bonus, private healthcare, and generous leave.
- Other info: Hybrid working and excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare infrastructure and influence major projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in client-facing roles and strong healthcare sector network.
The predicted salary is between 66582 - 77368 £ per year.
- Sector Director – Healthcare
- Nationwide | Hybrid Working
- The Company
An exceptional opportunity has arisen with one of the UK’s foremost construction and infrastructure businesses, recognised for delivering some of the nation’s most prestigious and technically complex capital projects.
As the organisation continues to expand its presence within the healthcare sector, they’re looking to appoint an accomplished
Sector Director – Healthcare to lead strategic growth across the UK.
This is a senior leadership appointment focused on developing long‑term partnerships, influencing healthcare investment strategies and securing major capital opportunities before they enter procurement.
Rather than a traditional sales position, this role centres on strategic engagement, market influence and helping shape the future of healthcare infrastructure.
The Role
Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you’ll take ownership of driving the organisation’s healthcare growth strategy nationwide.
You’ll establish and strengthen relationships with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), NHS England and private healthcare providers, positioning the business as a trusted partner for major healthcare developments and capital investment programmes.
Working alongside operational leaders, technical specialists and bid teams, you’ll play a key role in identifying opportunities early, influencing strategic frameworks and helping secure nationally significant healthcare projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain senior‑level relationships across NHS Trusts, ICs, and wider healthcare organisations.
- Identify future healthcare capital investment opportunities ahead of formal procurement.
- Lead strategic client engagement across major healthcare frameworks and programmes.
- Work collaboratively with operational and technical teams to develop tailored client strategies.
- Influence key framework appointments and long‑term healthcare investment opportunities.
- Act as executive sponsor for strategically important healthcare accounts.
- Support bid development activities to maximise win rates.
- Represent the business at conferences, networking events and executive‑level client meetings.
- Provide valuable market insight to support the ongoing healthcare growth strategy.
About You
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced client‑facing professional with a strong network across the healthcare sector and a proven ability to build lasting relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Working within a
- Tier One Contractor
- Construction Consultancy
- Cost Consultancy
- Project Management Consultancy
- NHS Trust
- NHS England
- Integrated Care System (ICS)
- Public Sector Client Organisation
- Current job titles could include
- Business Development Director
- Client Director
- Strategic Account Director
- Framework Director
- Healthcare Director
- Head of Business Development
- Director of Client Development
- Healthcare Lead
- Strategic Client Director
- Sector Director
- Ideal Profile
- Experience building relationships with executive‑level stakeholders across the healthcare sector.
- A strong understanding of NHS capital investment programmes and healthcare estates.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and framework delivery.
- Experience supporting or influencing major healthcare capital programmes.
- Exposure to initiatives such as Pro Cure23, the New Hospital Programme, Hospital 2.0 or similar national healthcare frameworks would be highly beneficial.
- What’s in it for You
- Executive bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Private healthcare
- Generous pension contribution
- Dental cover
- 26+ days annual leave
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Excellent long‑term career progression with a market‑leading organisation
- Why Apply
- This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious
Sector Director – Healthcare to join a highly respected organisation during an exciting period of sustained investment within the healthcare sector.
You’ll influence nationally important healthcare programmes, work alongside industry‑leading professionals and help shape the delivery of future healthcare infrastructure across the UK while enjoying an outstanding executive package and genuine long‑term career opportunities.
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Sector Director – Healthcare employer: GirlingJones
Girling Jones is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Plymouth where Building Surveyors can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees enjoy autonomy in their roles while working on diverse projects that make a real impact. The consultancy's commitment to career progression and its impressive portfolio of repeat work ensure that you will be part of a growing and respected firm in the construction industry.
