Are you commercially astute, data-driven, and passionate about healthcare innovation?
We're seeking an experienced Product and Business Development Manager to help drive strategic growth, launch new clinical services, and shape the future of patient care at Benenden Hospital.
In this role, you'll be responsible for identifying opportunities within the healthcare market, developing new and existing clinical services, and successfully launching these. You'll work in close partnership with an existing manager to ensure a joined-up approach to service development and delivery, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers and Consultants to deliver impactful, patient-focused solutions.
This is a full time, permanent vacancy and interviews will be held on Wednesday 17th December.
To be Shortlisted applicants must be able to evidence
- Skillset in data analysis and ROI
- Experience in delivering new products & services within a healthcare or similar industry
- Strong commercial awareness and experience in data analysis and insight
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which opened in 1907 and has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and have a beautiful setting in the middle of the Kent countryside.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
- Bring to market new products and services already being developed.
- Identify and deliver new opportunities for product and service development that will support business growth.
- Build relationships with practicing consultants and senior management team to promote hospital services and identify new business opportunities.
- Oversee new product and service projects, working alongside both internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with third party partners to develop new channels for existing products.
Skills and experience required
- Confident with strong verbal/written and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage any stakeholders, teams, managers and partner
- Experience in delivering new products & services within a healthcare or similar industry
- Strong commercial awareness and experience in data analysis and insight
- Ability to collaborate independently with prospective partners and external stakeholders
- Strong project management skills with the ability to take concepts and deliver them undertaking multiple tasks under pressure
- Motivated in a fast pace working environment with the ability to evaluate and reshape activity to meet business and market demand
- Previous experience in business growth management, project management, commercial expansion ideally within a healthcare setting
- Educated to degree level (healthcare/ business/economics/marketing) or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in business and operational development
- Competent in using Microsoft office and CRM systems such as Salesforce
- Evidence of data analysis and ROI skillset
Benefits include
- Competitive salaries
- 27 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%
- Membership to Benenden Health which offers a wide range of benefits, discounts and activities
- Excellent Life Assurance benefit
- Free parking
- Subsidised eye tests
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that’s committed to improving healthcare services and outcomes. If you’re ready to make a difference and grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete and submit our application form with your CV attached.
If you have any questions or face any difficulties, then please email kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Closing Date: 7th December 2025
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
Claire Mansfield – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
Full right to work in the UK is required as we do not offer sponsorship as an organisation
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