Admissions Director

Compass Associates are delighted to be partnering with The Bodhi Group, a luxury Addiction clinic combining both world-class residential addiction treatment with innovative healthcare technology situated in the North East of England. Founded by Executive Team who offer backgrounds in social care and technology the Bodhi Clinic represents a new approach to addiction. Together we are seeking to appoint a Director of Admissions & Business Development to play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth across the business. Reporting directly to the Executive Team, this is a high-profile commercial appointment with responsibility for maximising occupancy across the group's services while developing a sustainable pipeline of high-quality admissions. Current Heads of Business Development, Admissions Directors, Commercial Directors and Senior Business Development Managers with experience within independent healthcare private addiction / mental health care is of course highly desirable. This is a relationship-led position, requiring an individual who can develop and nurture referral networks across both the private and statutory sectors. You will build strategic partnerships with psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, hospitals, insurers, case managers, employers, solicitors, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), commissioners and wider healthcare professionals to generate new referral opportunities and strengthen existing relationships. Alongside developing new business, you will oversee the admissions journey from initial enquiry through to admission, ensuring every prospective patient receives an exceptional experience while working closely with the marketing team to maximise enquiry generation and conversion. You will also provide occupancy forecasting, pipeline reporting and commercial insight to the Executive Team, helping shape the organisation's long-term growth strategy as additional services are launched across the UK.

Responsibilities

Driving commercial growth across the business; Maximising occupancy across the group's services; Developing a sustainable pipeline of high-quality admissions; Developing and nurturing referral networks across private and statutory sectors; Building strategic partnerships with psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs, hospitals, insurers, case managers, employers, solicitors, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), commissioners and wider healthcare professionals; Overseeing the admissions journey from initial enquiry through to admission; Working closely with the marketing team to maximise enquiry generation and conversion; Providing occupancy forecasting, pipeline reporting and commercial insight to the Executive Team

Requirements

Proven success increasing admissions within private healthcare, addiction services or mental health; Demonstrable experience building and maintaining high-value referral networks; Strong commercial awareness with a track record of driving occupancy and revenue growth; Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills; Passion for improving access to high-quality treatment and delivering an exceptional patient experience; Willingness to travel as the organisation continues to expand.

Nice to have

Proven Business Development Addiction Services; Experience within independent healthcare private addiction / mental health care; Background as Head of Business Development, Admissions Director, Commercial Director, or Senior Business Development Manager

Benefits

Uncapped performance bonus linked to admissions, occupancy and revenue growth; Executive company car or generous car allowance; Private healthcare; Company pension; Mobile phone and laptop; Generous annual leave; Genuine opportunity to progress into Executive Leadership as the organisation grows; Accommodation and mileage provided when travelling