Senior Business Development Manager - Grants

Ayming; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London seeks a Senior Business Development Manager specializing in grant funding. The role involves engaging C-Level clients, identifying funding opportunities, and managing CRM processes. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in business development, particularly in UK grant services, along with exceptional communication and networking skills.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday with option to buy additional days

5% Company Pension matched contribution

Immediate membership to Healthshield

Cycle to Work scheme

Company Laptop & iPhone

Qualifications

• Over 7 years in business development or B2B consultative sales.
• 3-5+ years of direct experience selling Grants services in the UK.
• Strong understanding of UK grant schemes.

Responsibilities

• Engage C-Level stakeholders to promote grants offering.
• Identify and qualify new grant funding opportunities.
• Assist in coordinating grant application processes.

Skills

Client Engagement

Market Development

Grant Application Support

CRM Management

Networking

Proactive Approach

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or academic equivalent

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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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 or B2B consultative sales.
• 3–5+ years of direct experience selling Grants services in the UK.
• Strong understanding of UK grant schemes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with delivery teams on proposal strategy and grant submissions.
• 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.

That’s not all – we also offer more 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.

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