Business Development Manager

ADS Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry association in the UK is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to expand its Member base. In this role, you will work closely with industry stakeholders and enhance engagement through tailored support and activities. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in business development and knowledge of the Aerospace sector. This position offers a hybrid working model and a range of benefits including health insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Bonuses

Pension

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work Scheme

9-day Fortnight

Enhanced Parental Leave

Extended Remote Working

28 days Annual Leave & Buying Additional Leave Scheme

Long Service Additional Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development within a commercial or trade association environment.
• Knowledge or experience of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors.
• Able to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow the Member base across the region.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Members.
• Plan and deliver Member-focused activities.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Customer-focused approach

Job description

Business Development Manager

Permanent, fulltime role, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid working - 3 days in the Belfast office and 2 days from home

Overview

ADS Northern Ireland is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to support and grow our Member base across the region. Reporting directly to the ADS Ireland Director, this role is central to delivering value to our Members by identifying market opportunities, enhancing engagement, and expanding our regional presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with ADS colleagues and external stakeholders to understand the needs of Member companies and provide tailored support.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Members in the region, offering account management and helping them navigate opportunities within the aerospace, defence, security, and space sectors.
• Plan and deliver a programme of Member-focused activities, including networking events, webinars, forums, and working groups.
• Be responsible for ensuring Members benefit from the full range of ADS services and national sector initiatives, including supply chain programmes such as SC21 and Aero Excellence.
• Build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies and industry working groups.

Qualifications and Experience

• We are looking for a confident and credible professional with a proven track record in business development, ideally gained within a commercial or trade association environment.
• The ideal candidate will bring knowledge or experience of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors, with a particular emphasis on Aerospace, which represents the largest Member group in the region.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, capable of engaging effectively with individuals at all levels from apprentices to CEOs and working collaboratively with public sector partners.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach is essential, along with the ability to instigate, develop and deliver impactful projects.
• The successful candidate will be self-motivated, able to prioritise their workload, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A good understanding of the economic development landscape and its stakeholders is important, as is a flexible attitude to travel, including overnight stays.

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Pension
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 9-day Fortnight
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Extended Remote Working
• 28 days Annual Leave & Buying Additional Leave Scheme
• Long Service Additional Annual Leave