Head of Business Development

Head of Business Development

Department: Ampa Group Services - Marketing and Business Development - Marketing - Business Development - 9222

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Reporting To: Will report to Marketing Director when hired. Interim reporting line will be Siri Siriwardene

We can offer you:

• An influential role- This is a senior role with real ownership. You’ll shape how Ampa grows- in the market, through our brands and alongside our people- helping turn ambition into practical, commercial action.
• Close partnership with leaders across the Group- You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and brand leaders, building strong relationships and ensuring our business development activity is aligned, focused and effective.
• The chance to lead and develop others- You’ll lead a talented business development team, creating the environment, clarity and support they need to do their best work and grow in their careers.

You’ll act as a commercial ambassador for the Group, working closely with leaders across Ampa to bring the full strength of our offering to market. With a clear view of our priorities and a strong understanding of the market, you’ll help ensure our growth is thoughtful, aligned and sustainable.

Driving commercial growth

• Represent Ampa confidently and credibly in the market.
• Identify, develop and help convert high-value opportunities.
• Build a strong, forward-looking pipeline aligned to Group and brand strategy.
• Stay close to market trends, client needs and competitor activity.
• Shape clear, persuasive proposals and business cases.

Building trusted relationships

• Develop strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work in close partnership with brand leaders across the Group.
• Bring clarity and consistency to how we show up commercially.

Turning ambition into action

• Translate Group goals into clear, workable commercial plans.
• Partner with marketing on go-to-market activity and campaigns.
• Keep commercial priorities and growth targets front of mind.

Leading and developing people

• Lead, support and develop a high-performing business development team.
• Create a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, feedback and clear development pathways.
• Encourage collaboration across teams and brands.

Working across the Group

• Collaborate closely with marketing, finance, operations and brand teams.
• Support pitches, pricing approaches and client journeys.
• Spot and champion opportunities that bring different parts of Ampa together.

Experience and skills

• Senior business development or commercial leadership experience.
• Strong commercial judgement and a track record of driving growth.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• The ability to communicate commercial priorities clearly and confidently.
• Comfort working in a collaborative, multi-brand environment.

What would make you succeed

• Commercially minded and strategically focused.
• People-centred, with a genuine interest in developing others.
• Trusted, approachable and highly relational.
• Curious, proactive and opportunity-focused.
• Motivated by collaboration and shared success.