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Director of Business Development, Basildon
Location: Basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 31.05.2025
Expiry Date: 15.07.2025
Job Description:
As Business Development Lead, you will be expected to conduct yourself with the utmost professionalism and demonstrate strong leadership.
Your main focus will be business development for the client, as well as supporting the internal team. This includes leading by example, motivating staff, and helping them develop their potential.
As a Subject Matter Expert in climate change and sustainability, you will lead in developing and maximizing the contract and consultancy experience for our clients. You will also oversee client projects, supervising consultants to ensure client goals are met. Additionally, you will actively seek and pursue new business opportunities to support organizational growth.
Responsibilities:
Business Development
* Proactively identify opportunities.
* Develop and deliver business growth strategies.
* Write bids, develop proposals, and respond to tenders.
* Engage with clients, potential clients, and partners.
* Promote the business via social media, e.g., LinkedIn.
* Develop and present case studies and lessons learned from projects.
* Contact subcontractors and clients to identify further opportunities.
* Manage large client accounts, reporting to senior leadership.
Internal Responsibilities
* Communicate effectively with senior staff, clients, and stakeholders.
* Support leadership initiatives.
* Participate in business development activities and client interactions.
* Assist with bids and securing new work.
* Represent the company at events and conferences.
* Manage and supervise technical staff and resources.
* Set strategic direction and oversee implementation.
* Maximize utilization of service stream consultants.
* Manage team workloads, objectives, and performance.
* Office attendance is occasional, with offices in Bristol and London.
Benefits:
* Private medical and group life insurance.
* Annual bonus based on performance.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
* Option to buy or sell leave days.
* 5% pension contribution.
* £250 donation to charity of choice.
* Monthly wellness benefit up to £120.
* Electric car leasing scheme.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Paid qualifications opportunities.
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