Senior Business Development Manager - Grants

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

As a professional services company

Ayming partners with businesses and institutions around the world to unlock lasting value. With a team of over 1,500 experts in Innovation, HR, and Taxes across 14 countries; our three delivery modes are: consulting services, digital services and managed services.

Job Description

Ayming UK is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager with deep expertise in UK grant funding to join our dynamic team in London.

Your main responsibilities will be :

• 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.

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.

Additional Information

HR Policy

• Unleash your potential with our Ayming Academy and Ayming Digital Academy!
• Grow your career with our tailored support programs, My Professional Journey or MoveWithUS.
• Work your way: enjoy flexibility, inspiring and friendly spaces, with a up to 100 remote days per year.
• Connect and celebrate through events and gatherings all year round (Webinars, “Coffee With” etc..)

Local benefits

• A competitive salary that recognises your expertise and hard work!
• Thorough internal training to learn the real-world applications of your specialism in R&D Tax Consulting, in line with HMRC guidelines.
• The opportunity to join a multi‑talented team made up of dual‑qualified tax and technical experts, including engineers, scientists, accountants, and software specialists, to name but a few.
• Genuine responsibility with direct client engagement across various sectors, including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Food, and others.
• Being a part of a great team of over 80 Aymers in our London office.
• Extensive career development, progression, and training - Continuous development and support for your professional qualifications, personal goals, and aspirations so we can grow together.
• Career Coaching – Better never stops. Sharing our time to make the best use of yours.
• International mobility.

Employee perks

• 25 Days Holiday per annum with the option to buy an additional five days – a time to step back, relax, and focus on the things that are important to you
• An extra day off for your Birthday.
• 5% Company Pension matched contribution - Looking after your future when it’s time to step back and relax.
• Immediate membership to Healthshield, a ‘well-being’ medical health scheme.
• Day one access to Help@hand, an app-based service providing remote GP services and enhanced health support.
• Company Laptop & iPhone.
• Private Health Cover
• x4 Basic Salary Death in Service Benefit.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 25% off Gym memberships, Leisure centres, Bootcamps or Yoga studios.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform (Sodexo) - multiple discounts across Highstreet stores, Grocery Shopping, Travel and Leisure activities.