Business Development Manager

Stafffinders; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking a part-time Business Development Manager passionate about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Learning & Development (L&D). The ideal candidate will have a B2B background, strong communication skills, and experience in HR, Tech, or Consultancy. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a small, collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous commission

Strong work-life balance

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• B2B background with experience in HR, Tech, or Consultancy.
• Natural communicator with ability to build relationships.
• Experience using workplace tools and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for clients and build relationships.
• Identify and engage prospective clients across the UK.
• Support proposals and onboarding with the delivery team.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of DE&I practices

Experience in HR, Tech, or Consultancy

Tools

CRM software (HubSpot, Salesforce)

Job description

Overview

Love connecting with people? Use your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and Learning and Development (L&D) expertise to drive business success. Our client is seeking a part-time Business Development Manager with a genuine passion for DE&I and Gender Equity to join their team in London. This an excellent opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and brings strong knowledge of DE&I and L&D practices, combined with experience in the HR, Tech or Consultancy sectors. Please note, only candidates with a background in HR, Tech, or Consultancy will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for clients, building strong relationships, understanding their needs, and demonstrating how the product can make a real difference. Guide clients through every stage of the process, from initial conversation to successful onboarding.
• Identify and engage prospective clients across the UK, lead discovery calls to uncover challenges in L&D, DE&I, or productivity, and work closely with the delivery team to support proposals, quotes, and onboarding.
• Focus on helping the business achieve ambitious growth targets, while maintaining quality and care.

Qualifications

• B2B background with experience in HR, Tech, or Consultancy, and a genuine passion for L&D and DE&I initiatives.
• Natural communicator with the ability to build strong, lasting relationships; senior sales experience is beneficial.
• Experience using workplace tools, platforms, or coaching solutions, and familiarity with CRM systems such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.

Benefits and Requirements

• Competitive salary
• Generous commission for each deal closed
• 20 hours per week, with opportunity to become permanent
• Strong work-life balance and flexible hours supporting employee wellbeing
• Meaningful role in a company that's genuinely trying to make work better for everyone
• Small, collaborative team that values insight, integrity and initiative

Apply now! Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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