Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000
Location: West Midlands
Contract: Fixed-Term (12 Months)

If you’re a commercially driven Business Development professional who wants their work to genuinely matter, this is a role where growth isn’t just measured in revenue, but in lives changed. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping opportunities across employability and skills programmes, making a tangible difference across the West Midlands.

The Company

This organisation is a well-established, mission-led provider within the employability and skills sector, recognised for delivering programmes that create real, lasting impact. They partner closely with public sector bodies, employers, and local communities to drive meaningful outcomes and open doors for individuals seeking new career pathways.

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking and collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and autonomy. The business offers a supportive leadership structure, clear opportunities for progression, and the flexibility to own and shape your regional strategy. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a culture that genuinely invests in its people and encourages high performance.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying and securing new opportunities across the West Midlands region. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will drive growth across key programmes including Restart, Welfare to Work (W2W), employability initiatives, and apprenticeships.

Key responsibilities include:

* Developing and executing a regional business development strategy aligned with growth targets

* Identifying, pursuing, and securing new contracts and funding opportunities

* Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, commissioners, and employers

* Leading on bid writing, tenders, and proposal development

* Collaborating with internal delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and scalability of programmes

* Monitoring market trends, policy developments, and funding changes within the employability and skills sector

This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and can balance strategic planning with operational execution.

Ideal Candidate

To succeed in this position, you will bring a strong background in business development within the employability or skills landscape, with a proven ability to win and grow contracts.

You will have:

* Demonstrable experience working across Restart, Welfare to Work (W2W), employability programmes, and/or apprenticeships

* A solid understanding of the UK skills and employability ecosystem

* A track record of securing new business and managing the full BD lifecycle

* Experience building partnerships across public and private sector stakeholders

* Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

* A proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to operate autonomously

Apply Now

If you’re looking to step into a role where your commercial expertise directly contributes to social impact, this is your opportunity. Apply today to be considered and play a key role in driving growth and opportunity across the West Midlands