Senior Business Development Leader

Chelmsford, England, UK on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted September 26, 2025 Last posted September 26, 2025
Job description

Salary: £100-130k (negotiable)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company-wide bonus scheme, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free parking, free lunches, pension, accident and life cover, health cash plan, employee discounts, expenses paid.

Are you a proven business development leader with the drive to shape and lead a growing division? Our Client is seeking a Head of Business Development to spearhead it’s recladding and remediation division - a highly specialised sector at the forefront of government-funded safety initiatives. They’re looking for a strategic, dynamic leader to join the Business Development team and make a lasting impact. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, inspire and play a key role in shaping the future direction of the company, building strong market relationships, identifying new opportunities, and driving growth. 

If you’re ready to lead from the front and shape a critical part of our Clients business, we’d love to hear from you.

 

The Role

  • Develop and deliver a business development strategy aligned with company goals.
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities to drive revenue growth within our target market.
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Increase the company’s visibility and influence in the market.
  • Manage and prioritize a pipeline of opportunities for maximum impact.
  • Champion CRM as the single source of truth.
  • Oversee sales planning, pitching, and execution to secure deals.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing Business Development team.
  • Foster a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
  • Stay informed on industry and market trends.
  • Ensure effective use of resources, focusing on high-value activities.

 

Essential Requirements

  • Proven consultative sales approach with a track record of success in project-based environments.
  • Hands on, proactive attitude with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strong people management skills – able to lead, coach, and inspire a team.

Desirable Requirements

  • Background in construction, facades or related industries.
  • Ability to build and embed business development processes
  • Existing social sector relationships

If you’re ready to lead from the front and shape a critical part of a growing Company, we’d love to hear from you – apply now!

 

About this role

Summary

Lead business development, build relationships, drive growth, manage team, and shape company strategy.

Job title

Head of Business Development

Experience level

proven track record

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Chelmsford, UK; remote work not specified

Salary

£100-130k (negotiable)

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

consultative salesleadershipstakeholder managementCRM

Preferred skills

construction backgroundbusiness development processessocial sector relationships

Specializations

constructionfacadesproject-based
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chelmsford, UK

On-site City
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