Average Business Management salary in the UK

Job Title: New Business Manager Location: Leeds Salary: £58,000 per year Job Type: Full time, Permanent Closing date: 17th August at 11:59pm Interviews Date: Week commencing 1st September 2025 Leeds Federated is a housing association with around 4,500 properties across Leeds, Wakefield, and North Yorkshire. Our mission is to enable the maximum number of people to access and live sustainably in good-value, affordable housing. The Vacancy: Leeds Federated are looking for a New Business Manager to play a central role in identifying and securing new business opportunities, to enable the association to make informed decisions on the targeting of future investment. You'll lead on identifying and securing new development opportunities for affordable homes to rent and buy, including outright sale properties that generate profit to reinvest in delivering even more affordable housing. You'll also work closely with the delivery team to ensure a smooth handover of new schemes at the appropriate stage, while also identifying and developing new partnerships and joint ventures to seize opportunities and overcome challenges. What you'll do: Responsible for sourcing and securing viable new development opportunities that support Leeds Federated's strategic objectives, while adhering to our financial and policy standards.Prepare and submit expressions of interest, initial feasibilities and competitive bids in support of new development opportunities.Proactively identify, negotiate and secure S106 and land acquisition opportunities.Actively seek out and develop strategic partnerships and joint venturesMaintain a pipeline of land/sites and other new opportunitiesWork collaboratively with finance colleagues to shape development budgets, ensuring alignment between Development priorities and the Association's business planPrepare clear and insightful reports on new business opportunities for senior leadership, committees, and other key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.Lead, support, and motivate a team to deliver excellent services and maintain high standards of customer care for both colleagues and customers.Play an active role in delivering outstanding customer service throughout all development activitiesSupport the Association's Equality and Diversity Strategy while ensuring all Health and Safety responsibilities are met in accordance with our policies and procedures. What we're looking for: Proven success in securing new development opportunities, including land, S106, and partnershipsGood knowledge and experience of the development process, including planning, site acquisition, building contracts and complianceUnderstanding of procurement processes in development projectsExperience of carrying out feasibility studies and appraisalsStrong knowledge of planning, site acquisition, building contracts, and complianceBroad understanding of the role of social housing providers and the interaction between different business areasAbility to apply sound business principles to a wide variety of situations and scenariosSkilled at building trusted relationships with stakeholdersEffective leader who motivates teams to deliver high performance and service Join a team driven by the purpose of helping people make a home. We're looking for experienced individuals to be part of that work and help drive our development goals! If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a purpose-driven organisation, apply today! We reserve the right to close this vacancy if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. Leeds Federated is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in everything we do and therefore welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please click on the APPLY button to be redirected to our careers page to apply for this role. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Director of Business Development, Sales Manager, New Business Lead, Sales Lead, may also be considered for this role.

ConstructionWarwickshireTo £45,000 + Bonus Reference: 9969The Company Our client is a well-established market leader in their industry known for their reliability, service quality, and industry knowledge. They are continuing to invest in their service offering and are looking for a Business Development Manager to help them on their growth journey.The RoleAs the lead for establishing a newly created Business Development function targeting the construction sector, responsibilities will include developing and executing a go-to-market strategy to drive growth and brand awareness within the industry. This role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, building strategic relationships with key stakeholders such as contractors, developers, and procurement teams, and shaping value propositions tailored to the construction market. You will also be responsible for setting up internal processes, defining KPIs, and working closely with the Managing Director to drive further growth for the business. The Candidate The ideal candidate for this role will be an ambitious person with a strong record in business development, ideally within or adjacent to the construction sector. You should possess deep industry insight, a commercial mindset, and the ability to navigate complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are key, along with being a results-oriented individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and can bring structure, energy, and vision to a newly formed function.How to ApplyTo apply in confidence please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 9969.

Our client, a leading energy consultancy, is looking for a Business Development Manager to lead new client acquisition and contribute to sustainable growth across the UK. As the Business Development Manager, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end sales process - from identifying and engaging potential clients to closing high-value deals. You’ll deliver bespoke energy consultancy solutions aligned with each client’s specific need which include energy procurement, bill validation, carbon compliance, and efficiency solutions. If you are a commercially minded results-oriented professional with a consultative sales approach and excel at building strong client relationship to deliver long-term value - apply today! Key responsibilities of the Business Development Manager: Identify and generate new business opportunities via outbound calls, networking, and referralsBuild and maintain a strong sales pipeline aligned with growth targetsDevelop relationships with senior decision-makers and key stakeholdersDeliver tailored proposals and presentations to address client needsNegotiate and close deals that deliver value for both client and companyPartner with marketing on lead generation and sales alignmentMaintain accurate CRM records for pipeline and activity trackingStay up to date on industry trends and client feedback to inform strategyRepresent the business at events to build brand visibilityWork with internal teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and service delivery Skills and Experience required of the Business Development Manager: 3+ years’ experience in B2B sales or business development (full sales cycle)Background in the energy sector, ideally with a consultancy or brokerageProven experience selling energy services (procurement, validation, compliance, efficiency)Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skillsSelf-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independentlyStrong proposal writing and strategic sales planning abilitiesProficient in CRM systems and Microsoft OfficeOrganised, commercially aware, and solution-focusedFull UK driving licence required Ref:                       15136 Role:                     Business Development Manager  Location:                 Homebased (with client meetings) Salary:                    Up to £55k + car allowance + commission