Service Development Manager - North (Adult Care)

Service Development Manager - North (Adult Care)

Application Deadline: 19 December 2025

Department: Senior Management and Leadership

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Service Development Director

Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 / year




Description
Our Central Division plays a vital role in ensuring that our operational and administrative functions are delivered efficiently, enabling us to maintain the highest standards of care across our organisation.

Priory is looking to recruit a Service Development Manager to join the team. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week.

Location of the role:

Remote working environment, where both regional (North of UK) and national travel will be required, including overnight stays away from home. The applicant must reside within the geographical region of the role.

The applicant must hold a valid Driving Licence and have access to their own car.




What you'll be doing
The Service Development Manager (SDM) will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other commissioners of Specialist Residential, and Supported Living. The candidate will have strong key account management skills and will work to maintain existing relationships and initiate new relationships to promote services to the market. In addition, the SDM will work with commissioners to understand market requirements to allow appropriate development of existing services and provide guidance on the need for new services. The SDM, working closely with Operations, is responsible for occupancy of the Priory Adult Care estate and for driving growth.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.




What you'll bring to the role

• Graduate or equivalent with a proven track record of new business development, ideally within the social care sector
• Proven self-starter with excellent track record in delivering against sales targets.
• Strong analytical skills, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• The candidate must reside within the Sales Region.
• Desirable but not essential - knowledge of social health care and services.
• Experience gained within a relevant position requiring business acumen and highly developed associated skills.
• Knowledge of commissioning systems and processes would be an advantage.
• Understanding the importance of provider/commissioner relationships in the delivery of high quality care to the people who use Priory services.
• Ability to relate at a senior level to all elements of the customer base as well as internal senior
• Able to articulate clearly and succinctly in high pressure and challenging situations.

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
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• 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
• Career Pathways Programme - for development and further qualifications
• Parental Leave Gift

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.