Director of Business Development

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company seeks a Director of Business Development in Cheltenham. This role emphasizes leadership in business development initiatives and the supervision of client project teams with a focus on climate change and sustainability. The position offers extensive benefits like private medical insurance, an annual bonus, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Annual bonus

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Ability to buy or sell leave days

5% pension contribution

£250 charity donation

Wellness benefits

Electric car leasing

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunities for paid qualifications

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business development roles.
• Subject Matter Expert in climate change and sustainability.
• Proven track record of leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify new opportunities and drive business growth.
• Lead bid writing and proposal development.
• Manage large client accounts and strategic oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Client Engagement

Strategic Planning

Sustainability Expertise

Job description

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Director of Business Development, Cheltenham

Location: Cheltenham

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

09.06.2025

Expiry Date:

24.07.2025

Job Description:

As Business Development Lead, you will be expected to conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and demonstrate strong leadership.

Your main focus will be business development for the client, as well as supporting the internal team. This includes leading by example, motivating staff, and helping them develop to reach their full potential.

As a Subject Matter Expert in climate change and sustainability, you will lead in developing and maximizing the contract and consultancy experience for our clients. You will also serve as a Leader and Solution Oversight on client projects, supervising and managing consultants to ensure client goals are met. Additionally, you will actively seek and pursue new business opportunities to support organizational growth and strategy.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Proactively identify new opportunities.
• Drive business growth initiatives.
• Lead bid writing, proposal development, and tender responses.
• Engage with clients, potential clients, and partners.
• Promote the business via social media (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Develop and present case studies and lessons learned from projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients to identify further opportunities.
• Manage large client accounts, reporting to senior leadership.

Internal Responsibilities

• Effectively liaise with senior staff, clients, and stakeholders.
• Support leadership initiatives.
• Participate in business development activities and client interactions.
• Assist with bids and securing new work.
• Represent the company at events and conferences.
• Manage and supervise technical staff and resources.
• Set strategic direction and oversee implementation.
• Maximize utilization levels of team members.
• Line manage staff, overseeing workloads and objectives.
• Office attendance is occasional, with offices in Bristol and London.

Benefits include private medical and group life insurance, an annual bonus, 25 days of leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 30 days), the ability to buy or sell leave days, a 5% pension contribution, a £250 charity donation, wellness benefits, electric car leasing, cycle-to-work scheme, and opportunities for paid qualifications.