Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager
Up to £55,000
Cheltenham

We are currently seeking a driven and strategic Business Development Manager to lead growth initiatives within the housing sector for one of our most long-standing clients. This crucial role blends market insight, relationship building, and bid coordination to unlock new opportunities and forge impactful partnerships. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, and the role will help shape and deliver high-quality, sustainable housing solutions that meet the evolving needs of communities across the UK.

What’s in it for you
Competitive salary + bonus | The opportunity to join a growing multi-entity business | working within a multi-million turnover business | 23 days holiday + bank holidays | Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay | Health and wellbeing programme

Experience required
• Proven experience in business development, bid coordination, or strategic partnerships, ideally in housing, construction, or public sector services.
• Strong understanding of UK housing policy, planning frameworks, and affordable housing delivery models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a growth strategy and new business opportunities to achieve revenue and growth targets
• Analyse trends in housing policy, planning regulations, and funding to inform business strategy
• Build and maintain strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, developers, and planning bodies.
• Engage confidently with senior decision-makers, procurement teams, and stakeholders involved in tender processes.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of bid opportunities across public and private sectors.
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end bid process
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and proposals to clients to secure new business.

If you're ready to make a difference on site, please send your CV to Georgie at i2i Recruitment today.

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