Business Development Manager

About the Business

We are a growing, family-owned heating, compliance and renewable energy contractor operating across central England. Working with local authorities, housing providers, care organisations and private landlords, we have experienced significant growth and are now entering the next phase of our expansion.

The Role

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for driving the commercial growth of the business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead business development, tendering, client engagement and market expansion. You will be responsible for protecting existing revenue, winning new contracts, developing new service lines and increasing market presence.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the business growth strategy and commercial pipeline.

* Secure and retain major public sector contracts.

* Oversee tendering, frameworks and bid performance.

* Develop new sectors including healthcare, education and care.

* Support the launch and growth of electrical and renewable energy services.

* Build and lead a high-performing business development and bid team.

* Strengthen strategic relationships with clients and stakeholders.

* Raise the profile of the business through industry engagement and thought leadership.

About You

* Proven track record of growing revenue within a contracting, compliance, FM, M&E or social housing business.

* Strong knowledge of public sector procurement and frameworks.

* Experience winning major contracts and leading commercial teams.

* Commercially focused, strategic and relationship-driven.

* Credible at board and senior stakeholder level.

* Confident communicator with strong leadership skills.

Package

* £50,000–£65,000 basic salary.

* Performance-related bonus with significant earning potential.

* Pension, private medical cover and car allowance.

* Hybrid working with national travel.

* Genuine board-level influence and accountability.

Success Will Be Measured By

* Increased revenue and a diversified client base.

* Strong contract retention and improved win rates.

* Successful growth of new service lines.

* Expanded framework presence and market profile.

* Delivery of the company's long-term growth strategy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed