Business Development Manager

Role Purpose
The Business Development Manager supports the growth of Madison Brook’ Housing and Construction activities through the identification, development and securing of public-sector opportunities.
 
Working within the Public Partnerships function, the role focuses on opportunity development, bid support and client engagement, helping to build a sustainable programme pipeline with local authorities and public-sector organisations.
 
The position plays a key role in translating partnership relationships into secured programmes and delivery opportunities.

Scope

• Housing and regeneration opportunities  
• Construction delivery partnerships  
• Public-sector frameworks and procurements  
• Local authority and public-sector clients  

Key Responsibilities
 
Opportunity Identification

• Identify and track public sector opportunities across Housing and Construction  
• Monitor frameworks, procurements, and market activity  
• Support development of the partnerships pipeline  
• Maintain opportunity and client intelligence  

Client Engagement

• Support relationship development with local authorities and public bodies  
• Attend meetings and engagement activities with senior team  
• Maintain contact and engagement records  
• Support account development plans  

Bid & Proposal Support

• Work with Bid Writer to coordinate submissions  
• Gather information and inputs from internal teams  
• Support bid strategy and positioning  
• Contribute to proposal content and structure  

Opportunity Development

• Support shaping of programmes and delivery propositions  
• Work with delivery and finance teams to develop opportunities  
• Assist in commercial and programme positioning  
• Support transition from bid to mobilisation  

 Pipeline Management

• Maintain and report on opportunities pipeline  
• Track progress and conversion stages  
• Support forecasting and planning processes  

Experience

• Business development or bid roles in housing, construction, or public-sector environments  
• Exposure to public-sector procurement or frameworks  
• Opportunity or pipeline management experience  
• Client-facing or stakeholder engagement roles  

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of public-sector procurement processes  
• Housing and/or construction sector awareness  
• Bid and proposal processes  
• Relationship and stakeholder engagement  
• Commercial awareness  
• Organised and structured working  

Compensation & Benefits

• On-target earnings (OTE): £50,000 – £75,000 per annum (base salary £50,000 plus team performance related variable component)
• Pension contribution  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday gifted as day off and discretionary Christmas closure
• Growth role within a public-sector Housing & Construction delivery business  

Reporting
Reports to: Director of Public Partnerships  
Works closely with: Head of Public Partnerships, Bid Writer, Construction and Finance teams