Strategic Business Development Consultant

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.