Business Development Manager in Coventry

Priory is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth of our private services offering. This is a high-impact role focused on developing new business, strengthening referral networks, and increasing market presence across the West Midlands and Bristol regions. You will take ownership of your portfolio, building relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities to drive sustainable revenue growth, while benefiting from a commission structure that rewards performance. The role is hybrid with some remote work; however, the post holder will be required to be based in either the Bristol or the West Midlands areas due to frequent travel.

What you'll be doing

• You will build and manage relationships with a range of referral partners including GPs, consultants, therapists, and corporate partners, acting as a trusted point of contact and driving engagement across the region.
• Alongside developing new business opportunities, you will promote services through targeted activity and events, while working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless referral and service experience.
• Using market insight and a proactive approach, you will identify opportunities, develop your pipeline, and contribute to overall commercial growth.

What you'll bring to the role

• You will bring proven experience in business development or account management, with a strong track record of driving growth and building effective pipelines.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, you will combine strong communication skills with a commercially focused mindset and the ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• You will be self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working autonomously.

What we will give you in return

• We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations.
• We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
• Car allowance payment per month.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave entitlement increases based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service.
• Length of service recognition awards – every 5 years.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role.
• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits.
• Online discounts and cashback rewards – Priory Perks.
• Smart Technology scheme (qualifying period).
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period).
• Smart Holidays (qualifying period).
• Gym Flex (qualifying period).
• Healthcare Cash Plan – Simply Health Scheme.
• Eye Care Vouchers.
• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme.
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Parental Leave Gift.

About Priory

Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.