Business Development Manager

Advokatfirma Blikra, Slotterøy & Fonn AS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Chippenham is seeking a Business Development Strategy & Implementation Lead to drive growth strategies and enhance market entry frameworks. This full-time, 6-month contract role requires strong business development experience and strategic thinking skills, focusing on innovative solutions and stakeholder collaboration. If you have a proven track record in this field, apply now to make an impactful difference.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or commercial innovation.
• Strong grasp of market analysis and go-to-market execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a structured BD process for new market entry.
• Lead in-flight initiatives and bring clarity to ongoing projects.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure processes add real value.

Skills

Business development

Strategic mindset

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Strategy & Implementation Lead — Location: Chippenham. 6-Month Full-Time Contract initially. Pay Rate: 400 - 500/day DOE. Out of Scope.

Are you a strategic thinker with a knack for turning ideas into scalable outcomes? We’re looking for a Business Development Strategy & Implementation Lead to shape and deliver a repeatable business development process for entering new markets and introducing innovative technologies. This high-impact role is perfect for someone with a strong strategic mindset and proven delivery skills, driving how we identify, assess, and execute on growth opportunities while ensuring alignment across the business and accelerating success.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a structured, repeatable BD process for new market and technology entry
• Lead in-flight initiatives, bringing clarity and momentum to ongoing projects
• Create strategic frameworks, templates, and tools for market analysis, go-to-market planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with BD and cross-functional teams to ensure processes are practical and add real value
• Facilitate workshops to align stakeholders and surface insights
• Track, measure, and improve the effectiveness of the BD process
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to executive leadership

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of clear, actionable strategies backed by solid evidence and insight
• Positive executive feedback on the quality and value of strategies developed
• Widespread adoption of the new process by the BD team
• Acceleration of existing new market initiatives
• Evidence of repeatable, scalable success in BD execution

What Youll Bring

• Proven experience in business development, strategy, or commercial innovation
• Strong grasp of market analysis, technology trends, and go-to-market execution
• Confidence leading cross-functional initiatives and driving implementation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple priorities

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated or infrastructure-heavy industries (e.g., transport, energy, telecoms)
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks like Lean Startup, Stage-Gate, or Design Thinking
• Exposure to digital transformation or AI-driven technologies

How to Apply

Ready to make a strategic impact? For a confidential chat please call Linda on 07764808168 or apply online.

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