Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager | Central UK Region
Based in Reading & London, with regional travel
Full-time, Monday – Friday
Competitive salary

Extensive benefits

Are you a natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting with people, uncovering opportunities, and making things happen?

We are currently seeking a Business Development Manager to be the face of our brand across the central UK region. We are looking for someone who’s smart, humble, and hungry, with a genuine passion for people and a proactive mindset. This is an exciting, client-facing role, ideal for someone who loves getting out into the market, meeting people, and shaping business opportunities.

About the Role:

As the Business Development Manager, you’ll be out in the market building valuable connections with tenants, commercial agents, landlords, project managers, and asset managers. You’ll identify and qualify new business opportunities, represent OP Group at industry events, and help fuel our project pipeline with your network and insight.

You'll be key in helping us grow by spotting opportunities, raising awareness of who we are and what we do, and bringing fresh energy into every conversation.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a natural ability in building relationships and a genuine passion for meeting new people


• Are confident in hosting networking events and client meetings


• Can spot commercial opportunities and know how to bring them into the business


• Are well-organised, self-motivated, and comfortable juggling meetings, events, and research


• Understand the property or workplace design sector

Key Skills and Experience:

• Business development experience in the workplace design industry or similar sector


• A strong communicator with high emotional intelligence


• Experience using CRM tools like Salesforce or HubSpot


• Skilled at gathering market intel and researching new leads


• Able to plan and host events that bring value and build rapport


• Confident in managing your own pipeline and appointment planner


• Commercially savvy, with an eye for industry trends

Why Join OP Group?

At OP Group, we don’t just design spaces, we transform the way people work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and emotional intelligence. We celebrate team wins, stay humble, and always look for ways to grow and evolve.

This role provides an opportunity to shape our presence across the central UK region and build long-term value through genuine human connection.