Strategic Business Development Leader – Government

Ambition; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in London seeks a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth within its Government sector. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, shaping market strategy, client development, bids, marketing and profile-raising initiatives.

The role translates sector insight into commercially focused plans, oversees delivery and measures impact, and mentors junior colleagues while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic planning, stakeholder management and project delivery skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, budgets and performance data.
• CRM experience, ideally InterAction or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting bids, pitches and client development initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrable commercial impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of the UK Government sector, public procurement or framework environment.
• Experience across digital marketing, social media, website and email campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Advise and challenge senior stakeholders on Government sector strategy and priorities.
• Develop and deliver business development and marketing plans with budgets and ROI focus.
• Monitor financial performance, bid data and client activity to drive actionable insights.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities supporting pitches and frameworks.
• Collaborate with client relationship teams to drive retention and revenue growth.
• Lead targeted marketing, events, sponsorships, memberships, directories, CRM and internal comms.
• Build relationships across services teams and mentor junior colleagues.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Budget management

Performance data

CRM systems

Bid support

Client development

Analytical skills

Written communication

Office tools

Public sector knowledge

Digital marketing

InterAction CRM

Tools

InterAction CRM

Job description

Ambition in London seeks a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth within its Government sector. You will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, shaping market strategy, client development, bids, marketing and profile-raising initiatives.

The role translates sector insight into commercially focused plans, oversees delivery and measures impact, and mentors junior colleagues while collaborating with cross-functional teams.