Senior Business Development Manager

Business Development Director – Public Sector, Housing & Central Government

(Internally - Client Director)

UK (Hybrid)

Full-time

Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Shape the future of social impact infrastructure.

We are partnering with a market-leading organisation operating at the intersection of public sector delivery, social impact, and digital infrastructure.

The business is evolving into a strategic, embedded partner delivering multi-year managed services and platform-led solutions across Local Government, Housing, and Central Government.

With significant funding flowing to support households in crisis and build long-term resilience, this is a pivotal time to join.

We are hiring a Business Development Director to drive growth and play a key role in this next phase.

The Opportunity

This is a senior, commercially focused role combining new business development with strategic account growth.

You will lead the development of a high-quality pipeline, while also shaping and converting opportunities into long-term, embedded partnerships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and executing a targeted business development strategy across Local Government, Housing Associations, and Central Government
• Generating and converting a robust, qualified pipeline of opportunities
• Leading complex bids, frameworks, and procurement processes
• Developing multi-year Managed Services and platform-led partnerships
• Engaging senior stakeholders at Director, Executive, and C-suite level
• Driving commercial performance, margin discipline, and revenue growth

What Makes This Role Different

• Opportunity to move beyond transactional sales into infrastructure-style partnerships
• Sell modular, white-labelled solutions and a growing digital platform
• Play a role in shaping how funding is delivered at scale to vulnerable households
• Join a business focused on long-term value and embedded client relationships

About You

You’re a senior commercial leader with a strong track record in public sector business development and complex deal environments.

You will likely bring:

• Experience selling services, platforms, or managed solutions into Local Authorities, Housing Associations, or Central Government
• Strong understanding of public sector funding cycles, housing pressures, and crisis/prevention agendas
• Proven success in winning competitive tenders and frameworks
• Experience building relationships at Director and Executive level
• A structured approach to pipeline management
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on margin and long-term value

Success in This Role

Initially;

• Build a strong, qualified pipeline
• Win new contracts and expand key accounts
• Convert opportunities into embedded, long-term partnerships

Longer term;

• Deliver measurable revenue and margin growth
• Establish multi-year managed service relationships
• Expand footprint across priority sectors