Business Development Manager

Birmingham Mind; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

PayCare healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Training programme

Job summary

Birmingham Mind is seeking a passionate Business Development Manager to drive bids, tenders and grant applications, while growing income and partnerships in Birmingham. You will nurture relationships with commissioners, funders, NHS bodies and Local Authorities, and line manage the Fundraising Lead and Training Manager to deliver ambitious, sustainable impact.

We value strategic thinking, integrity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, bid writing and grants.
• Ability to build partnerships with commissioners, funders and partners.
• Experience in NHS/Local Authority collaboration or fundraising in charities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality bids, tenders and grant applications.
• Manage bid pipeline and bid library to ensure opportunities are captured.
• Build and maintain relationships with commissioners, funders and partners across NHS, Local Authority and community.
• Line manage the Fundraising Lead and Training Manager and support strategy execution.

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Help us grow the services that improve mental health across Birmingham.

Birmingham Mind is the largest independent mental health charity in Birmingham. Since 1962, we have supported people across the city through high quality, person-centred mental health services. Our vision is Better Mental Health for All, and our values shape how we work: we celebrate people, we are better together, we inspire hope, we champion change and we bridge the gap.

We are looking for a passionate, commercially aware and values-led Business Development Manager to help us secure new opportunities, retain important contracts and grow the reach and impact of our fundraising and external training. This is an exciting role for someone who can combine strong bid writing experience and partnership development skills with a genuine commitment to improving mental health support for people and communities.

About the role

As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in shaping Birmingham Mind's future growth. You will lead the development of high-quality bids, tenders and grant applications, manage our bid pipeline and bid library, and help us build strong relationships with commissioners, funders and partners across the NHS, Local Authority, VCFSE sector and wider community.

You will line manage our Fundraising Lead and Training Manager, supporting both functions to deliver their strategies and grow income in a way that is ambitious, sustainable and aligned with Birmingham Mind's values. You will also work closely with the Director of Development & Partnerships on strategic projects, large tenders and partnership opportunities.

This is a varied and influential role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into strong proposals, building trusted relationships, and using evidence, insight and creativity to develop services that meet real community need.

About you

You will bring strong experience in business development, bid writing, statutory funding, grant applications, contract retention or income generation. You may have worked in a charity, public sector, health, social care, mental health, housing, community or social purpose setting, and you will understand how to build effective partnerships that lead to meaningful change.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience of bid writing, NHS or Local Authority partnership working, and an understanding of commercial or community fundraising or income generation roles within charities. You will be confident managing deadlines, developing persuasive written submissions, interpreting information, and working with a range of stakeholders to turn opportunities into practical, funded services.

Just as importantly, you will be motivated by Birmingham Mind's purpose. You will be someone who can think strategically, act with integrity, support others to succeed, and stay focused on the difference our work makes to people experiencing mental health difficulties.

Why join Birmingham Mind?

This is an opportunity to take on a role with real influence, variety and purpose. You will help secure the funding, partnerships and service developments that allow Birmingham Mind to reach more people, strengthen our impact and respond to the mental health needs of our communities.

You will join a committed and supportive organisation where staff and volunteers are at the heart of our success. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to recruiting people who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference.

Staff benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare, which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme that includes free counselling, a cycle to work scheme, and a comprehensive training programme.

Birmingham Mind is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that we work with. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich our teams. We are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of our management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months. We are not a registered sponsor and therefore are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Our people are key to the success of the organisation, and we are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. We welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 1st November 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 9th November 2026