Business Development Lead

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Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days

My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious Business Development Lead to drive the strategic development of a blended financial model that supports investment, growth and long-term sustainability across the city's parks and green infrastructure.

You will work with senior stakeholders to lead business development initiatives that maximise revenue, attract investment and deliver community value. This role is at Grade 6 with a focus on sustainable urban development and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Business development, finance, income generation or commercial projects.
• Financial planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Developing successful revenue growth strategies.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy for green infrastructure.
• Drive income generation and commercial growth opportunities.
• Maximise revenue from parks, events, concessions and commercial assets.
• Lead business development activity and market research.
• Build strong partnerships across public, private and community sectors.

Skills

Business development

Finance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Business Development Lead

Employer: Birmingham City Council

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: Grade 6 - £54,495 - £64,811

Hours: Full Time

Place Of Work: Office

Closing date: 2 October 2026

Contract Type: Apprenticeship/ Internship

Function: Sales & Business Development

Sector: Local Authorities

Seniority: Executive

Permanent

Grade 6 - £54,495 - £64,811

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you an innovative commercial leader with a passion for sustainable growth and environmental investment?

Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious Business Development Lead to drive the strategic development of a blended financial model that supports investment, growth, and long-term sustainability across the city's parks and green infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Birmingham's green spaces while delivering commercial success and community value.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and community groups, you will lead business development initiatives that maximise revenue, attract investment, and support the council's broader strategic objectives.

What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy for green infrastructure.
• Drive income generation and commercial growth opportunities.
• Maximise revenue from parks, events, concessions and commercial assets.
• Lead business development activity and market research.
• Build strong partnerships across public, private and community sectors.

What You'll Need

We're looking for a commercially minded leader with experience in:

• Business development, finance, income generation or commercial projects.
• Financial planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Developing successful revenue growth strategies.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership working.
• Leading and developing high-performing teams.

We're committed to creating a city that thrives. You'll have the opportunity to influence the future of Birmingham's parks and green spaces while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community impact.

What We Offer In Return…

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
• My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
• Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling