Business Development Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Business Development professional in Birmingham to enhance partnerships within the supported housing sector. The candidate will develop relationships with local authorities and agencies while promoting accommodation services and identifying housing needs. Essential skills include excellent communication and relationship-building ability, alongside experience in housing processes. This role provides autonomy and opportunities for professional growth as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported housing or temporary accommodation.
• Understanding of housing processes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Develop new partnerships with local authorities and agencies.
• Maintain relationships with existing partners.
• Promote accommodation services and identify future housing needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Job description

We are recruiting exclusively on behalf of a growing organisation within the supported and temporary housing sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional who is motivated by building relationships and making a genuine social impact.

Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for developing new partnerships with local authorities, councils and homeless referral agencies nationwide, while maintaining strong, long-term relationships with existing partners. You ll play a key role in promoting accommodation services, supporting successful placements and identifying future housing needs across different regions to help shape business growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience within supported housing, temporary accommodation or a related sector, with a good understanding of housing processes, regulations and general maintenance issues. You ll be confident, organised and able to work on your own initiative, with excellent communication and relationship building skills. A calm, empathetic and professional approach is essential.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a relationship led, purpose driven environment and is looking for autonomy, responsibility and long-term progression as the business continues to expand.

Ref: 4116AK