London: Senior Grant Funding & BD Leader

Ayming; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ayming Academy

Remote days

Healthshield access

Birthday off

Private health cover

Pension matching

Cycle to work

Laptop provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ayming UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in London with deep expertise in UK grant funding. You will lead client engagements with C-level stakeholders, identify grant opportunities, and coordinate grant applications while collaborating with marketing and delivery teams to develop compelling pitches.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, extensive remote work options, and clear pathways for career growth within a dynamic professional services environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in business development, B2B consultative sales or other senior role responsible for generating new business (e.g. Founder).
• 3–5+ years direct experience of innovation projects, either in a research, commercial R&D, or consulting environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent.
• Dependable: You’ll demonstrate maturity during client engagements and amongst peers.
• Organised: Time management and prioritisation is key as you will need to autonomously manage pipeline.
• Excellent Communicator: Build strong client relationships through regular communication, clarifying key service details, and maintaining accuracy in responding to clients’ queries.
• Proactive: Independent self-starter with a strategic eye to lead generation. Willing to try new things, research opportunities and innovate in pitches.
• Networker: Have an extensive network and strong ability to create connections to build it further.

Responsibilities

• Client Facing: Engage C-Level stakeholders and key decision-makers to promote Ayming’s Grants offering throughout the entire sales cycle.
• Market Development: Identify and qualify new grant funding opportunities aligned with client innovation or growth strategies.
• Application Support: Assist in coordinating or advising on grant application processes, working closely with internal delivery teams.
• Pipeline & CRM Management: Maintain accurate records in CRM; manage forecasting and performance reporting.
• Expert Knowledge: Stay current on funding trends and regulations to act as a trusted advisor.
• Collaboration: Work with marketing and delivery teams to develop pitch materials and campaign strategies.

Skills

BD leadership

Grant funding

C-Level engagement

Pipeline management

CRM experience

Strategic selling

Networker

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ayming UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in London with deep expertise in UK grant funding. You will lead client engagements with C-level stakeholders, identify grant opportunities, and coordinate grant applications while collaborating with marketing and delivery teams to develop compelling pitches.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, extensive remote work options, and clear pathways for career growth within a dynamic professional services environment.