UK Business Development & Partnerships Manager

London
10-11-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Education
Division
Any
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
GBP £100,000.00 - GBP £120,000.00
Job ID
226165

Job Description

Title: UK Business Development & Partnerships Manager
Location: London (with regular UK travel)
Salary: £100,000 - £120,000

 

An exciting new role within an established and fast-growing international business looking to appoint a commercially driven individual to lead its UK expansion. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a developing market, identify new revenue opportunities and build valuable commercial relationships. Working closely with international senior leadership, you will play a key role in establishing the company's UK presence, developing strategic partnerships and driving sustainable business growth. This is a hands-on position offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the direction of a growing UK operation.

 

What you'll do:

  • Develop and implement the UK business development strategy, identifying opportunities to drive revenue and market growth.
  • Identify, approach and develop relationships with prospective clients, partners and key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of commercial relationships to support business expansion.
  • Generate new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking and relationship development.
  • Represent the business at industry events, meetings and external engagements.
  • Deliver engaging presentations and communicate the company's offering to prospective clients and partners.
  • Manage the full business development pipeline, monitoring leads, opportunities and conversion rates.
  • Work closely with international marketing teams to support UK campaigns and commercial initiatives.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Provide regular commercial updates and market insights to international senior leadership.
  • Take an active role in supporting the development of the UK operation as the business expands.

 

Who you are:

  • Previous experience in business development, partnerships, sales, growth or a similar commercial role.
  • A proven track record of generating new business and achieving commercial targets.
  • Confident identifying opportunities, building relationships and converting prospects into clients or partnerships.
  • Strong networking and relationship management skills.
  • Comfortable presenting, pitching and engaging with stakeholders at different levels.
  • Commercially minded, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Entrepreneurial in your approach, with the confidence to take ownership and build something from the ground up.
  • Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working autonomously.
  • An effective communicator who enjoys working with international teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working across different time zones.
  • Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel regularly nationwide.

REF: MB226165