Business Development Manager

London | 4 days in office

A high-performing, founder-led global recruitment business in the energy and infrastructure space is entering its next phase of UK growth. With six consecutive years of expansion, strong cash reserves, B Corp accreditation, and an ambitious plan to scale significantly, this is a rare opportunity to shape the direction of a respected international brand. The UK division already drives a substantial share of global revenue and the plan is to grow it materially through focused leadership, disciplined training, and smart market expansion.

The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth while building and mentoring a high-performance recruitment team across core UK markets.

• Lead from the front with personal billings while setting the benchmark for quality and performance
• Own business development strategy, with a strong emphasis on retained and senior mandates
• Partner with senior leadership to design and embed structured training programs
• Develop succession plans and build a scalable team of 10+ recruiters
• Play a key role in long-term expansion, including European growth

• Proven track record as a top biller in recruitment, ideally within energy, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors
• Strong business development capability with retained exposure preferred
• Experience developing and mentoring at least 3–4 recruiters successfully
• High standards, resilience, and a growth-oriented mindset
• Active personal brand and relationship-driven approach to market engagement

• Clear equity pathway with transparent performance milestones
• Direct seat at senior leadership level from day one
• Opportunity to shape training infrastructure and long-term strategy
• Access to annual leadership retreats and strategic planning forums
• Autonomy within a private, well-capitalised business
• Strong average UK fee levels supporting high earnings potential
• Exposure to high-growth sectors including grid infrastructure, renewable energy, future mobility, and sustainable finance
• Long-term pathway toward Director-level oversight across contract and permanent divisions

This is not a maintenance role. You will help build structure, strengthen culture, and create succession within a scaling UK operation. You must be present, commercially driven, and motivated by long-term value creation, not short-term comfort.

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We strive to create and maintain a workplace where everyone can use their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are based on merit.

Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.