Development Director

Job Description

The Development Director is expected to lead HUC’s organisational growth, service development and strategic partnerships across NHS and primary care services. Requirements are likely to include substantial senior-level experience in healthcare development, business planning, commercial or partnership management, and a strong understanding of NHS commissioning and governance. The successful candidate should demonstrate strategic leadership, sound financial and analytical judgement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships with clinicians, commissioners, providers and external stakeholders. The role requires someone commercially aware, collaborative and capable of turning opportunities into sustainable, high-quality services while supporting HUC’s long-term objectives.

Company Info

HUC, commonly known as Hertfordshire Urgent Care, is an NHS healthcare provider supporting patients across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. It delivers urgent and primary care services, which may include NHS 111, out-of-hours primary care, clinical assessment and other community-based services. HUC works with the NHS, GP practices, commissioners and local healthcare partners to improve access, patient experience and clinical outcomes. Its work depends on multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners, call-handling staff, operational specialists and corporate professionals. As a growing healthcare organisation, HUC is focused on service improvement, innovation, effective governance and the development of sustainable models of care. A Development Director would contribute to this strategy by identifying new opportunities, strengthening partnerships and helping expand services while maintaining quality, regulatory compliance and patient-centred standards.

Destination Guide

The United Kingdom offers extensive opportunities in healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education and professional services, with particularly strong demand in NHS and social care roles. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, fairness and courteous communication. Lifestyle varies from busy cities such as London, Manchester and Edinburgh to quieter coastal and rural communities. Housing and transport costs can be high, especially in southeast England, while public transport is widely available in larger towns and cities. Overseas workers normally need a visa, commonly the Skilled Worker route, and must meet sponsorship, salary and English-language requirements; some NHS roles qualify for the Health and Care Worker visa. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare access and possibly school places. The UK has four nations, each with distinct traditions, landscapes and local employment markets.