Head of Business Development

FAC Technology; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid working option

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

A deep-tech firm in London is seeking a Head of Business Development to lead commercial efforts in advanced resins and composites. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in B2B sales, a strong track record in deal-making, and an engineering background. You will engage with clients, negotiate strategic deals, and represent the company at industry events. A competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000 is offered, along with a performance bonus and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Business Development.
• Proven track record in B2B sales and commercial deal-making.
• Experience operating at a strategic or board level within a high-tech or materials-related business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s business development for resins and composites.
• Identify and secure B2B sales opportunities.
• Negotiate strategic partnerships and distribution deals.

Skills

Commercial deal-making

B2B sales

Strategic partnerships

Market analysis

Technical knowledge in materials

Education

Degree in chemistry, materials science, or engineering

Job description

Head of Business Development – Advanced Resins, Adhesives and Composites

Location : Wandsworth, London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Type : Full Time, Permanent Contract

Working Hours : Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Company Overview

FAC Technology is a deep-tech firm that researches and develops advanced materials through molecular-level design and engineering. Founded in April 2011, we operate across the full innovation pipeline, from computational analysis of electron microscope images to full-scale aerospace testing.

Our expertise lies in the design and formulation of high-performance resins, adhesives, and composite materials for demanding industrial applications. We have developed a portfolio of innovative, proprietary materials that serve high-demand sectors including aerospace, space, automotive and electric vehicles.

Our current technologies include:

• A patent-pending high-performance resin tailored for next-generation electric motors, with high glass transition temperature, high fracture toughness, superior adhesion to PEEK polymers, and outstanding thermal ageing performance, ideally suited for electric vehicles using PEEK wire technology.
• A lightweight, patent-pending satellite potting compound : the lightest on the market, offering performance advantages for space and aerospace applications.
• A family of novel composite panels designed to replace incumbent metallic and composite materials in applications demanding particular mechanical properties including areal density, bending stiffness, flame resistance and thermal insulation.

We are actively negotiating IP licenses across three industries and entering commercial partnerships to scale our technologies. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a commercially driven Head of Business Development to help bring these next-generation materials to market.

Role Summary

You will lead our business development function, engaging with prospective clients and partners to promote our resin, adhesive and composite technologies. This is a strategic commercial role, with influence at board level, and backed by a dedicated scientific support team. You will be responsible for identifying, securing, and nurturing key relationships across our target sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s business development and commercial activities regarding advanced resins, adhesives and composites.
• Identify, approach, and secure B2B sales opportunities.
• Build and negotiate strategic partnerships, licensing, and distribution deals.
• Provide board-level input and commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with the technical team to align market needs with product development.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings, and coordinate the creation of relevant marketing material.
• Gather market data on prospective technical development projects with significant commercial appetite.
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Development.
• Proven track record in B2B sales, commercial deal-making, and business development.
• Experience operating at a strategic or board level within a high-tech or materials-related business.
• Familiarity with launching innovative or patent-protected technologies.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Exposure to one or more of the following industries: Automotive (including Electric Vehicles), Aerospace, Space.

Technical & Sector Knowledge

• A scientific or engineering background (ideally a degree in chemistry, materials science, or engineering).
• Understanding of adhesives, composites, or resins is desirable.

What We Offer

• A competitive and negotiable remuneration package, including a base salary of £50,000 to £60,000 dependant on experience
• Performance bonus
• A hybrid working option to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to lead the commercial growth of a highly innovative, IP-rich product portfolio.

How to Apply

If you wish to be considered for the role of Head of Business Development, please send a CV and covering letter via LinkedIn.