Director of Business Development

Aspen People; Ayr; Vor Ort; GBP 80.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aspen People is seeking a Director of Business Development in Ayr, Scotland, to provide strategic leadership across business development, income generation, employer engagement, and enterprise initiatives. You will shape market opportunities, build high-value partnerships and lead cross-organisational teams to deliver ambitious commercial objectives.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive revenue growth, diversify income streams and ensure solutions align with regional

Qualifikationen

• Forward-looking, commercially minded leader with a track record in business development and enterprise.
• Ability to develop strategies that generate income and foster partnerships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience leading diverse teams and transforming opportunities into sustainable results.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership across business development, income generation, employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation, enterprise, and marketing.
• Drive commercial growth, diversify income streams and develop sustainable partnerships and new business opportunities.
• Lead high-performing teams and shape marketing and communications to support objectives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Ausbildung

SCQF Level 9 qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Director of Business Development

35 hours per week | Permanent | £79,641–£85,184 per annum

About Us

We are committed to empowering people for a changing world by developing the skills, partnerships and opportunities that help our regional economy thrive. Through collaboration with employers, industry and strategic partners, we aim to drive innovation, support business growth and respond to the changing needs of our workforce and economy.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership across business development, income generation, employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation, enterprise, and marketing and communications.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will drive commercial growth, diversify income streams and develop sustainable partnerships and new business opportunities. You will lead the development of innovative products and services, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our offer responds to emerging market needs and regional economic priorities.

You will also lead high-performing teams, shape strategic marketing and communications, and drive performance and continuous improvement to deliver ambitious commercial and strategic objectives.

About You

You are a forward-thinking, commercially minded leader with a strong track record in business development, income generation, innovation or enterprise. You bring strategic vision, entrepreneurial flair and the ability to turn opportunities into sustainable results.

An experienced leader and influential relationship-builder, you can inspire multidisciplinary teams, develop high-value partnerships and engage confidently with stakeholders at local, regional and national levels. You understand the connections between business growth, workforce development, skills and productivity, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

You will have a relevant SCQF Level 9 qualification, a commitment to continuing professional development, and the drive to lead transformation, deliver results and make a lasting impact across the region.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 23rd November 2026