Business Development Lead Full-time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of permanent contract)

Business Development Lead

£45,000

Full-time | Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of permanent contract)

Hybrid working (2 days in office, central London)Reports to: Head of Commercial Partnerships

The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) is a UK charity and membership organisation dedicated to advancing health. Through learning and collaboration, we empower a global community of healthcare professionals to enhance their practice and improve patient outcomes, while promoting a broader understanding of health through public engagement.

Founded in 1805, the RSM has a long history of bringing individuals with diverse experiences together to share knowledge and pioneer new approaches to medicine and healthcare. Today, our membership connects the full spectrum of healthcare disciplines and career stages, with our educational events programmes and learning resources supporting healthcare professionals worldwide. Our members, partners and collaborators work collectively, drawing on one another’s expertise to raise standards and develop innovative solutions. Together, we are transforming healthcare, and lives, for the better.

We are now looking for a Business Development Lead to join our Partnerships Division. The ideal candidate will bring proven success in business development, sales, or income generation, with a strong track record of securing new partnerships and exceeding commercial targets. They should demonstrate strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and deliver persuasive pitches. Experience in sponsorships, events, healthcare, or not-for-profit sectors would be especially valuable, alongside strong CRM discipline and negotiation skills. We are looking for a dynamic, driven self-starter – someone hungry to generate new opportunities, build lasting partnerships, and play a pivotal role in driving the RSM’s commercial growth.

For more information, please see the JD

Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October 2025 9am

First stage interview: Virtual interview via Teams w/c Monday 27 October 2025

Second Stage interview: In person interview at 1 Wimpole Street w/c Monday 3 November 2025

To apply please send your CV quoting reference RSM114 to recruitment@rsm.ac.uk

The RSM is committed to equal opportunities. Equal opportunities are provided to all applicants for roles without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability or any other protected category.

The Society is committed to the safeguarding and fair processing of information received from candidates applying for opportunities within it and fully complies with the spirit and regulations of the GDPR. For a full statement about the type of data that the Society keeps about job applicants and the purposes for which it is kept, please visit our website by clicking on the following link:

https://www.rsm.ac.uk/fair-processing-notice-for-job-applicants/

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Business Development Lead Full-time 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (with possibility of permanent contract)