Business Development Director

Business Development Director

UK (Regional / Hybrid)

£75,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Car/Allowance

We're working with a well-established, fast-growing support services organisation to appoint a Business Development Director for a key region/vertical.

This is a senior commercial role with full responsibility for new business growth, key account retention, and strategic pipeline development, reporting directly into a Regional/Vertical Managing Director.

This role offers something many roles don't:

Genuine influence, autonomy, and a culture people don't want to leave.

You will take ownership of growth across your region/sector, with a remit that includes:

• Driving new business acquisition, focusing on high-value strategic opportunities
• Leading bid strategy and commercial negotiations
• Owning major contract renewals, ensuring strong retention and client development
• Building and maintaining senior-level client relationships
• Developing and managing a robust sales pipeline and forecast
• Working closely with operational and customer teams to deliver growth from existing accounts
• Leading and developing Business Development Managers (where applicable)

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role - you'll be expected to lead from the front as well as contribute at a strategic level.

We're looking for an experienced business development professional who can operate at both strategic and execution level:

• Proven track record of winning and closing high-value contracts
• Strong background in complex B2B / outsourced / service‑led environments
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
• Commercially astute, driven and highly self‑motivated
• Previous team leadership experience is advantageous, but not essential

A high‑trust, low‑politics environment

Leadership that is visible, supportive, and values-driven

A business that is growing strongly and sustainably

Real autonomy to shape your market and approach

Long‑term career opportunity within a people‑first organisation

This is about joining a business where:

• Your voice is heard
• Your impact is visible
• And the culture actually matches what's promised

This role suits someone who wants to:

• Step into a broader, more strategic leadership role
• Escape overly corporate, process‑heavy environments
• Work in a business where culture and performance go hand‑in‑hand
• Still earn well, but gain significantly more in job satisfaction and autonomy