Business Development Manager

Michael Page; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave including public

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of a unique Scottish organisation to appoint a senior business development leader. You will lead commercial growth, develop new income streams, and build strategic partnerships that support life-changing educational opportunities across Scotland.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will own revenue growth across income-generating activities, manage marketing and bids, and contribute to strategy as part of the management team.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering commercial growth and income generation.
• Experience identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Experience developing and delivering bids, tenders or funding applications.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience creating and executing marketing strategies.
• Previous people management experience.
• Commercial awareness with entrepreneurial thinking.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery.
• Experience in education, charity, third sector or mission-led sectors is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maximise existing commercial income streams.
• Identify, develop and implement new business opportunities.
• Lead business development and marketing strategies.
• Support fundraising initiatives, bids and partnership development.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, customers and strategic partners.
• Oversee digital marketing activity, including website performance and lead generation.
• Manage and develop the Marketing & Events Officer.
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the management team.

Skills

Business development

Revenue growth

Stakeholder management

Bid/tender experience

Marketing strategy

People management

Strategic leadership

Job description

Join a unique, purpose-driven organisation where you'll lead commercial growth, develop new income streams, and build strategic partnerships that directly support life-changing educational opportunities across Scotland. This is a rare chance to combine business development expertise with meaningful social impact in a senior leadership role.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected, purpose-led Scottish organisation that combines a powerful social mission with an entrepreneurial outlook, creating opportunities that have a lasting impact on learners and communities across the country. Operating from an exceptional historic setting with a strong national reputation, it offers a collaborative environment where innovation, growth and meaningful work go hand in hand.

Description

Reporting to the Director of Operations and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of driving sustainable revenue growth across a range of income-generating activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Growing and maximising existing commercial income streams
• Identifying, developing and implementing new business opportunities
• Leading business development and marketing strategies
• Supporting fundraising initiatives, bids and partnership development
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, customers and strategic partners
• Overseeing digital marketing activity, including website performance and lead generation
• Managing and developing the Marketing & Events Officer
• Contributing to organisational strategy as a member of the management team

Profile

We're keen to hear from ambitious business development professionals who can demonstrate:

• A strong track record of delivering commercial growth and income generation
• Success in identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Experience developing and delivering successful bids, tenders or funding applications
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience creating and executing marketing strategies
• Previous people management experience
• Commercial awareness combined with creativity and entrepreneurial thinking
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with operational delivery
• Experience within the education, charity, third sector or mission-led sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Job Offer

• Salary of £42,700 - £45,700
• 45 days annual leave including public holidays
• Generous defined benefit pension
• Permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week)
• A strategic leadership role with significant autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to shape the future growth of a respected Scottish institution
• The chance to work in one of Scotland's most inspiring and historic settings
• A collaborative, values-led culture where your contribution will make a tangible difference

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.