Strategic Business Development Lead

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Strategic Business Development Lead to join an innovative technology organisation. The role combines strategic business development, stakeholder engagement, project leadership and marketing, working closely with senior leadership to identify and develop new business opportunities across government, education, commercial and technical sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, develop and secure new strategic business opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across government, education, commercial and technical organisations.
• Develop account plans and growth strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Lead strategic discussions and convert ideas into clear, actionable plans.
• Manage strategic projects, timelines and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate product demonstrations, presentations, meetings and industry events.
• Support the development and delivery of marketing campaigns, communications and events.
• Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Track pipeline activity, project progress and business performance, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
• Collaborate across multiple departments to ensure business priorities are delivered effectively.

Required profile

• Experienced in business development, strategic partnerships or commercial relationship management.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and decision‑makers.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experienced in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE).
• Hybrid working model (60% office, 40% home).