Business Development Manager – Public Sector (Housing & Construction) Location: Hybrid Salary: £50,000 base + OTE £50,000–£75,000 Sector: Housing, Construction, Public Sector Partnerships

About the Role We are seeking a driven and commercially aware Business Development Manager to support the growth of a forward-thinking Housing & Construction delivery business.

Working within the Public Partnerships function, you will play a key role in identifying, developing, and securing opportunities with local authorities, councils, and housing associations, helping to build a strong and sustainable pipeline of public-sector work.

This role is focused on opportunity identification, relationship development, and pipeline growth—not bid submission. Key Responsibilities Opportunity Identification & Pipeline Management Identify and track public-sector opportunities across housing and construction Monitor frameworks, procurements, and market activity Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities Track progress, conversions, and forecasting Client Engagement Develop relationships with local authorities and public-sector bodies Support and attend client meetings alongside senior leadership Maintain ongoing engagement through regular communication (including monthly updates/newsletters) Open and nurture conversations with councils to generate opportunities Opportunity Development Support the shaping of programmes and delivery propositions Work with internal teams (delivery, finance, construction) to develop viable opportunities Assist in commercial positioning and programme development Bid Support Identify opportunities and brief the Bid Writer Support bid strategy and positioning Contribute to proposal direction (not responsible for writing/submitting bids) About You Experience in business development, client-side roles, or public-sector environments Strong understanding of local authorities and how councils operate Experience identifying opportunities within housing, regeneration, or construction Commercially aware with the ability to spot and develop opportunities Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Organised, structured, and proactive Desirable Experience working client-side (e.g. council, housing association) Exposure to public-sector procurement frameworks Why Join? OTE up to £75,000 Pension contribution 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off + Christmas closure Hybrid working Clear growth opportunity within a collaborative, ethical business Work closely with senior leadership in a growing public partnerships team