About this role
Job summary
City & Hackney Integrated Primary Care (C&H IPC) is seeking a Strategic Business Development Consultant to join the team in a hybrid role.
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist strategic expertise to establish and develop IPCs Business Development function, strengthen organisational capability and support readiness for future commissioning opportunities, including emerging neighbourhood commissioning models.
The consultant will work closely with the Executive Team to identify growth opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, build a pipeline of future contracts and funding opportunities, and support innovative service models that contribute to IPCs long-term sustainability.
About us
C&H IPC represents all 37 GP practices in City and Hackney and eight primary care networks (PCNs), united in delivering safe, high-quality healthcare to our local community. Together, we provide comprehensive primary care services, pooling our knowledge, resources, and expertise to ensure patients have faster access to the right medical support or broader wellbeing assistance when facing challenging life situations.
Every practice and PCN in the London Borough of Hackney and the City of London is a proud member of the C&H IPC. City and Hackney Integrated Primary Care (IPC) is a Community Interest Company formed from the unification of two established primary care organisations, the City and Hackney GP Confederation and City and Hackney Office of Primary Care Networks (PCN). Our organisation operates as a not-for-profit community interest company (CIC) and has evolved into a leading example among GP networks across the UK. Since transitioning to an Integrated Primary Care model, we have strengthened our commitment to collaborative and patient-centred healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Business Development
Support the development and implementation of IPCs Business Development strategy.
Identify and assess new commissioning, funding and partnership opportunities aligned with organisational and system priorities.
Undertake market analysis, horizon scanning and competitor reviews to inform future opportunities.
Support the development of business cases, bids, proposals and investment papers.
Contribute to contract mobilisation and implementation planning.
Strategic Partnerships
Build productive relationships with commissioners, NHS organisations, local authorities, VCSE partners and other stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for collaborative working across City & Hackney and North East London.
Represent IPC at meetings, workshops and partnership events where appropriate.
Strategic Development
Support organisational readiness for future neighbourhood commissioning arrangements, including Multi-Neighbourhood Provider (MNP) developments.
Identify opportunities for organisational growth, shared services and strategic partnerships.
Provide advice on emerging policy, commissioning and innovation opportunities.
Innovation
Explore opportunities to develop AI-enabled services, digital transformation initiatives and innovative delivery models.
Support development of new propositions that respond to local and national priorities.
Governance
Produce reports, briefing papers and recommendations for the Executive Team.
Ensure business development activity aligns with organisational priorities and governance requirements.
Collaborative Working Relationships
The consultant will work with IPCs Chief Executive, Head of Business Development and Executive Team, as well as GP practices, PCNs, commissioners, NHS providers, local authorities, voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and wider strategic partners across City & Hackney and North East London.
Flexibility
This description outlines the anticipated consultancy scope. Specific deliverables, working arrangements and any changes to scope will be agreed through the consultancy contract.
General
Maintain professional competence and undertake any training relevant to the consultancy assignment.
Participate in relevant meetings and briefings as agreed within the consultancy scope.
The above is only an outline of the tasks and outcomes required of the role. This may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.
Statement on Employment Policies
The consultant is expected to observe applicable IPC policies, confidentiality, information governance, safeguarding and health and safety requirements during the assignment.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in business development, organisational development or strategic consultancy within the NHS, public, private or voluntary sector.
- Demonstrable track record of identifying and developing business opportunities, strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.
- Experience developing business cases, bids, proposals and investment papers.
- Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
- Experience supporting organisational growth, transformation or service development.
- Experience in commissioning, procurement, contracting or commercial development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional expertise and experience to deliver the strategic consultancy assignment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
City & Hackney Integrated Primary Care CIC
Address
1st Floor
3 Lloyd's Avenue
London
EC3N 3DS
United Kingdom