Business Development Manager (London Region)

Sero; London; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sero is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive partnerships in the social housing sector. This role involves building trust-based relationships, identifying new opportunities, and working closely with the Partnerships team to ensure the delivery of tailored solutions that meet climate and commercial goals. The position offers flexibility with remote work options and competitive compensation, reflecting the importance of work-life balance.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare with Bupa

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Income protection coverage

Share option scheme after 12 months

Flexible and supportive working environment

Training and development support

Dog friendly office

Volunteering time for community service

Bike2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of energy services and technologies.
• Experience in the social housing sector is a bonus.
• Proven track record in developing long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and grow partnerships with housing associations and local authorities.
• Represent Sero at industry events and discussions.

Skills

Understanding of energy services

Relationship Building

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

Experience in business development

Job description

Business Development Manager (London Region)

Business Development Manager (London Region)

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Location: Wherever works best for you, though there is a requirement to travel to London twice per week and Cardiff approximately once per month

Salary: £49,000 - £55,000 per annum. The salary offered will be based on relevant experience

Contract: Permanent, full -time or part-time and flexible hours/patterns available We understand that life is more than just work, so were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements around childcare and other life-balance commitments.

About Us

At Sero, were on a mission to make zero carbon housing a reality and were looking for someone to help us grow our impact in the social housing sector.

About The Role

This role is all about people and partnerships. Youll be building trust-based relationships with housing associations, local authorities and other organisations that are working to make homes warmer, greener and more sustainable around the London area. Youll spot and shape new opportunities, working closely with our Partnerships team and others across Sero to develop tailored solutions that align with both climate goals and commercial needs.

If youre passionate about making a difference through energy services and have a knack for opening doors and nurturing long-term relationships, wed love to hear from you.

How You Will Help

Youll play a key part in our commercial team, helping us identify, develop and secure new business opportunities. That includes:

• Finding and progressing new opportunities in the social housing space especially with housing associations and local authorities
• Working closely with our Partnerships Manager to build and grow early-stage opportunities
• Leading on prospecting, engagement and early relationship development, helping shape conversations with insight and warmth
• Collaborating with colleagues across delivery, tech, finance and marketing to create tailored client proposals and solutions
• Staying on top of whats happening in the industry including policy changes, funding schemes and regulatory updates and using that knowledge to inform strategy and client discussions
• Representing Sero at events, meetings and conferences
• Supporting our go-to-market strategy and shaping how we communicate our value in the sector
• Helping us track our pipeline, performance and forecast future opportunities
• Spotting and nurturing potential upsell or cross-sell opportunities across the business
  
  

What Youll Be Doing

Youll play a key part in our commercial team, helping us identify, develop and secure new business opportunities. That includes:

• Finding and progressing new opportunities in the social housing space especially with housing associations and local authorities
• Working closely with our Partnerships Manager to build and grow early-stage opportunities
• Leading on prospecting, engagement and early relationship development, helping shape conversations with insight and warmth
• Collaborating with colleagues across delivery, tech, finance and marketing to create tailored client proposals and solutions
• Staying on top of whats happening in the industry including policy changes, funding schemes and regulatory updates and using that knowledge to inform strategy and client discussions
• Representing Sero at events, meetings and conferences
• Supporting our go-to-market strategy and shaping how we communicate our value in the sector
• Helping us track our pipeline, performance and forecast future opportunities
• Spotting and nurturing potential upsell or cross-sell opportunities across the business
  
  

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone with experience and credibility in this space and the energy and insight to help us grow. Youll likely have:

• A strong understanding of energy services and technologies things like renewables, energy efficiency and heating solutions
• Experience working in or alongside the social housing sector (a bonus, but not essential)
• A proven track record in business development, with an emphasis on building long-term relationships
• A good handle on relevant policy, regulation and funding in the energy and housing sectors
• Project management skills and a background in client-facing roles
  
  

Youll thrive in this role if

• Youre a confident communicator who knows how to build trust and explain complex ideas clearly
• You enjoy working collaboratively across different teams
• Youre motivated by the idea of doing work that matters and making a positive impact on people and the planet
• Youre proactive, results-driven and able to stay focused in a fast-moving environment
• You believe in doing things the right way with integrity, transparency and care
  
  

More Information

Diversity: We actively look to reflect the variety of our world and welcome the widest diversity of applicants. If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please do get in touch!

Permanent: We're a growing SME and see this role as a permanent member of our growing team. Weve got lots of plans up our sleeves for exciting new things!

Working Hours: We consider full-time to be 37.5 hours per week between 7am and 7pm Monday to Friday but this could also be a part-time role if it works best for you. How you wish to make a working pattern is up to you, as long as youre meeting the needs of the role. We think work should suit your lifestyle, so we welcome you to work when you can be most efficient.

We'd like some of your working hours to be coordinated with other team members and stakeholders to ensure we're being efficient and communicating effectively,

Location: This is a hybrid role with regular travel required. Youll need to be available to travel to London at least twice per week to meet with clients and attend stakeholder meetings. Wed also like you to spend time with the team at our Cardiff office roughly once a month. When youre not attending in-person meetings, you can work flexibly from wherever suits you best.

Salary: Were budgeting between £49,000 - £55,000 per year for a full-time person in this role, with the offered salary being based on previous experience. If the role is part-time, the salary will be adjusted accordingly based on the agreed hours.

Perks

At Sero, we offer a flexible and supportive working environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our journey to Net Zero. We prioritise work-life balance, professional development, and a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

• Youll start with 27 days of annual leave to use as you wish, plus 8 bank holidays. After 3 years of service, your annual leave will increase to 28 days. Additionally, after 5 years of service, youll be eligible for a paid 4-week sabbatical as a thank-you.
• Private free healthcare with Bupa, with the option to add your family at our reduced rate.
• Salary sacrifice Pension with Royal London for a 3% contribution from you, you will receive 6% from Sero.
• Income Protection for peace of mind - 75% of your salary for up to 5 years in cases of long-term sickness.
• Share Option Scheme: after 12 months of being with Sero, you will be granted an Option over a set amount of shares based on your salary and level in the business at the time of grant
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme which includes 25/7 access to a GP, mental health, financial and legal support.
• Our offices are in the City Centre (less than 10 mins from Cardiff train station) or if you prefer to drive, we have discounted NCP rates available.
• Generous family-friendly policies.
• Dog friendly.
• Bike2Work scheme: purchase a bike for up to £1500 through a salary sacrifice scheme
• Volunteering: 8 hours for yourself, 8 hours to use as a team.
• Our office is always fully stocked with all the usual refreshments, tea, coffee, a variety of milks and a healthy fruit bowl.
• FOR Cardiff membership; access to exclusive discounts from Cardiff businesses like money off food and drink.
• Training and development support for everyone through our LMS and 10% protected professional development time each week
  
  

And working with us, youll be helping towards saving the planet

Interested? Ready to make a change?

If you think were a match, get in touch! Send us your C.V. along with a cover letter explaining why youd be the perfect fit for Sero.

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