Business Development/Social Value Manager

isepglobal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

isepglobal seeks a Business Development & Social Value Manager for a leading contractor in Greater Manchester. You will drive business development across key sectors and ensure social value is delivered across projects.

The role covers tenders, frameworks, marketing and stakeholder engagement, with a competitive salary and clear career progression. You will work with clients, schools and communities to enhance social value initiatives and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, Social Value, Bid Management or Pre-Construction within construction.
• Strong understanding of Social Value requirements across public and private sector projects.
• Experience preparing quality tender responses, PQQs or framework submissions.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong written communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience working with CRM systems and procurement portals.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the company’s business development strategy.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across key market sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and framework providers.
• Develop client engagement plans to encourage repeat business.
• Attend networking events, client meetings and industry functions.
• Monitor planning and procurement portals for new opportunities.
• Maintain CRM database and tender registers.
• Develop and implement Social Value strategy and ESPs, coordinating across live projects.
• Coordinate tender submissions and prepare high-quality responses.
• Support Marketing and communications activities and promotional material.

Skills

Business Development

Social Value

Bid Management

Pre-Construction

CRM systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Written comms

Organisational skills

Tools

Procurement portals

Job description

Business Development & Social Value Manager

Location

- Greater Manchester

Salary/Package

- 45,000 - 75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is an award-winning main contractor with an established reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across the North West. Operating across sectors including commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, leisure and residential, they have built long-standing relationships with clients through their collaborative approach, commitment to quality, and focus on delivering projects safely and sustainably.

With continued growth across both public and private sectors, the business is investing in its pre-construction and business development function and is now seeking a Business Development & Social Value Manager to play a key role in driving future opportunities while ensuring meaningful social value is delivered across every project.

The Role

As Business Development & Social Value Manager, you will be responsible for:

Business Development

• Supporting the delivery of the company's business development strategy
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities across key market sectors
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and framework providers
• Developing client engagement plans to encourage repeat business
• Attending networking events, client meetings and industry functions
• Monitoring planning and procurement portals for new opportunities
• Maintaining and developing the company's CRM database

Social Value

• Developing and implementing the company's Social Value strategy
• Producing Employment Skills Plans (ESPs) where required
• Coordinating Social Value commitments across live projects and frameworks
• Building relationships with schools, colleges, charities and community organisations
• Coordinating apprenticeship, employment and training initiatives
• Organising work experience placements and community engagement activities
• Monitoring Social Value KPIs and producing reports for clients and senior management
• Ensuring contractual Social Value commitments are successfully delivered

Tenders & Frameworks

• Supporting PQQs, framework applications and tender submissions
• Producing high-quality written responses for tender returns
• Coordinating information from operational teams
• Maintaining tender registers, project case studies and supporting documentation
• Attending framework briefings and pre-construction meetings
• Recording tender outcomes and supporting continuous improvement

Marketing & Communications

• Supporting the maintenance of the company website and social media platforms
• Assisting with project case studies, award submissions and promotional material
• Promoting completed projects, business achievements and Social Value successes
• Supporting internal communications and company branding initiatives

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Business Development & Social Value Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a Business Development, Social Value, Bid Management or Pre-Construction role within the construction industry
• A strong understanding of Social Value requirements across public and private sector projects
• Experience preparing quality tender responses, PQQs or framework submissions
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written communication and presentation abilities
• Experience working with CRM systems and procurement portals
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, professional and commercially aware approach

What's on Offer

• Competitive basic salary of 45,000 - 75,000
• Attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and well-respected construction contractor
• Key role supporting business growth and strategic client development
• Opportunity to shape and develop Social Value initiatives across the business
• Exposure to a wide variety of high-profile construction projects
• Ongoing professional development and long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.