Business Development Manager

Seras; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biomass fuel sector is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive project development and partnership growth in sustainable fuels. The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and securing new opportunities while developing strong industry relationships. An entrepreneurial mindset and experience in renewable energy are essential.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Access to e-learning development and coaching

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Employee Referral Scheme up to GBP 150

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the renewable energy sector is essential.
• Understanding of permitting and planning regimes for energy infrastructure.
• Skilled in developing commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure project development opportunities in the sustainable fuels sector.
• Develop and expand supply chains for biomass and biogas feedstocks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive business growth.

Skills

Business development

Commercial strategy

Project development

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Creativity

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Business Development Manager

Application Deadline: 24 June 2025

Department: Support Services

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes

Description

Seras is on the lookout for top talent, to join our innovative and results-oriented team.

Seras is the UK's number one supplier of biomass fuel! It has long-term contracts in place to supply nearly 2 million tonnes of fuel to Energy Recovery Facilities, generating renewable energy equivalent to the annual domestic electricity needs of 2% of the UK population.

Working as a part of a winning team, we look for people who can spot the opportunity to do things better and have the ability and initiative to put excellent ideas into practice. We take pride in our dedication to delivering our best every day. We bring a can-do attitude - we just get on with it. Our culture is open and honest, agile, and flexible, and we are empowered to look for solutions and bring ideas. We are accountable, we take ownership and focus and commit to our colleagues and customers. We take care, always focus on improving, owning it together and stay connected.

What is the job?
We are seeking a commercially driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is focused on identifying, originating, and developing new projects and partnerships within the sustainable fuels and waste-to-energy sectors, with an emphasis on maximizing value from high-biogenic waste streams and feedstocks.

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Development: Identify and secure land, feedstock sources, permits, and strategic opportunities for commercially and operationally viable projects in accordance with company objectives.
• Feedstock Management: Develop and expand supply chains for anaerobic digestion (AD), biochar, biomass, and biogas feedstocks, ensuring long-term sustainability and commercial value.
• Strategic Partnerships: Build and foster relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, regulators, and industry partners, to drive collaboration and business growth.
• M&A and Joint Ventures: Support business expansion through scouting and evaluating potential mergers, acquisitions, and joint venture opportunities aligned with our growth strategy.
• Sales & Commercial Strategy: Contribute to sales efforts by identifying and developing high-value feedstock opportunities that enhance revenue streams and market positioning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Proven experience in business development, commercial strategy, or project development within the waste, renewable energy, or environmental sectors.
• Understanding of permitting, licensing, and planning regimes for energy/waste infrastructure.
• Skilled in developing commercial agreements and deal structures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Self-starter with a track record of independently driving opportunities to completion.
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• A positive, can-do behaviour which is adaptive to change, resilient and eager to accept new challenges within a fast-paced delivery environment. You will need to be a problem solver and a creative thinker.
• Ability to analyse technical and commercial aspects of developments and apply solutions in terms of time, cost, quality, and best use of available resources.
• Proficient in the application of standard Microsoft Office tools Word, Excel, Power Point, Project etc.
• Driver's License with a willingness to travel.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of organic waste streams, anaerobic digestion, biomass, or related technologies.
• Experience with GIS, feedstock mapping, or waste data analytics.
• Understanding of ESG investment drivers and circular economy business models.

Why work for us?

We have a wide variety of additional benefits including but not exclusively:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Access to wide variety of e-learning development and coaching and support plus annual appraisal and personal development plan
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• An engaging People Forum
• Benefits portal with access to many high street discounts
• Life Assurance
• Employee Referral Scheme up to GBP 150

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seras reserves the right to withdraw this advert following sufficient applications.

No Agencies please.