Business Development Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
Hybrid | Manchester| Full Time

You will drive innovation and growth across the UK public sector, leading high-value opportunities and shaping digital and technology solutions that improve services in health, government, civil defence, environment, and transport sectors. In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influence strategy, and help public organisations embrace technology and AI-enabled transformation.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead public sector business development, securing large-scale, profitable opportunities.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across national, regional, and local authorities.

• Drive opportunities from prospecting through to proposal and deal closure.

• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to shape compelling solutions and value propositions.

• Influence strategy and contribute to bid and proposition development.

• Build strategic partnerships and alliances to maximise market presence and capability.

What we’re looking for

• Proven track record in public sector business development or sales in technology/digital services.

• Experience managing complex sales cycles with contracts typically over £500k.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Confident, engaging, and collaborative leadership style.

• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to thrive in evolving, fast-paced environments.

Working Pattern

• Manchester or London based with hybrid working flexibility.

• Travel across the UK and occasional international travel for key accounts.

What’s on offer

• Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 – Commission negotiable

• Hybrid working with flexibility

• Career development and professional growth opportunities

• Work on impactful public sector digital transformation projects

• Supportive, collaborative, and innovative team culture

This is your chance to make a tangible difference in public services while driving high-value business growth, combining impact, strategy, and career progression.