Business Development Manager - Healthcare Staffing
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Business Development Manager - Healthcare Staffing

Employer: Jane Lewis Health & Social Care Location: Ashford Salary: £55000/annum
Posted on
9/11/2026
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Reference
225600382

Job Description

Business Development Manager andndash; Healthcare Recruitment andamp; Staffing

Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: andpound;55,000 plus commission
Job type: Full-time, permanent


Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth across the South of England.


This is a senior commercial role focused on generating new business, developing lasting client relationships and increasing our presence within the healthcare staffing market.
Youandrsquo;ll work closely with healthcare providers across the region, taking the time to understand their staffing challenges and providing responsive, reliable workforce solutions.

What youandrsquo;ll be doing
As our Business Development Manager, youandrsquo;ll be responsible for:
andbull; Identifying and securing new business opportunities across the South of England
andbull; Building a strong pipeline through prospecting, networking, referrals and lead generation
andbull; Contacting healthcare providers and arranging face-to-face client meetings
andbull; Developing relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholders
andbull; Understanding each clientandrsquo;s staffing requirements and presenting suitable workforce solutions
andbull; Managing the business development process from initial contact through to agreement and mobilisation
andbull; Growing existing accounts by identifying further opportunities to support clients
andbull; Working closely with recruitment and operational colleagues to ensure new clients receive an excellent service
andbull; Monitoring local market activity, competitor performance and emerging opportunities
andbull; Maintaining accurate records of leads, meetings, opportunities and commercial activity
andbull; Working towards agreed sales targets and KPIs
andbull; Act as a brand ambassador for Jane Lewis, representing our values and standards with colleagues, clients and healthcare professionals.

What weandrsquo;re looking for
To be considered for this Business Development Manager position, youandrsquo;ll need:
andbull; At least three yearsandrsquo; experience within a recruitment agency environment, ideally within healthcare, social care, nursing or a related staffing sector
andbull; A minimum of 2 yearsandrsquo; proven people management experience, with a track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams.
andbull; A proven track record of winning new business and delivering against commercial targets
andbull; Experience managing the complete business development or recruitment sales process
andbull; The ability to build credible relationships with senior decision-makers
andbull; A commercially minded approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and turn them into measurable results.
andbull; Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to motivate people and hold teams accountable.
andbull; Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain an effective sales pipeline
andbull; A data-driven mindset, with the ability to use performance metrics and insight to improve results.
andbull; Resilience, energy and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven recruitment environment.

What we offer:
andbull; andpound;55,000 salary
andbull; 25 daysandrsquo; annual leave, increasing with service
andbull; An additional day off for your birthday
andbull; Professional training and development opportunities
andbull; Retail discounts and wellbeing support
andbull; Medical health insurance options
andbull; Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
andbull; Support from experienced clinical and business leadership teams

About Jane Lewis Healthcare
Established in 1987, Jane Lewis Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment and staffing agency. We work with healthcare providers to deliver dependable staffing solutions.


Apply today to join Jane Lewis as our Business Development Manager in Ashford, Kent.

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