Business Development Manager - Social Housing

Job Description

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Business Development Manager - Social Housing

• Basic Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 (DOE)
• On-Target Earnings: £40,000 – £45,000
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Valid UK driving licence and own vehicle is essential for this role, as is experience working closely with local authorities within the social houisng sector

Are you a driven, commercially minded professional with a passion for making a real impact in the social housing sector? We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation that is rapidly expanding its Temporary Accommodation division and is now seeking a dynamic individual to become a Business Development Manager to play a pivotal role in its continued growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their Social Housing career and evolve into a Business Development Manager position. You will be joining a thriving, ambitious team where your expertise, relationships, and strategic thinking will directly influence success across new and existing local authority partnerships.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will take the lead in identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities within the temporary accommodation sector. Your core objective will be to generate new relationships with local authorities, while also strengthening and expanding existing partnerships to unlock further temporary housing opportunities.

You’ll be instrumental in positioning the organisation as a trusted and reliable partner across both new and established networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy focused on local authorities and housing providers
• Proactively generate new relationships with local authorities to create fresh temporary accommodation opportunities
• Develop and grow existing client relationships to increase contract value and service utilisation
• Build and maintain strong relationships across relevant departments including Housing Needs, Procurement, and Temporary Accommodation teams
• Identify and secure new contracts and partnership opportunities
• Navigate and manage tender processes, frameworks, and procurement cycles
• Ensure full compliance with local authority standards, regulations, and service expectations
• Collaborate internally to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations and contractual obligations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market trends, policy changes, and sector developments

About You

• Proven experience in a business development, account management, or partnership role within the social housing or temporary accommodation sector
• Established relationships and contacts within local authorities
• Strong understanding of local authority processes, procurement frameworks, and compliance requirements
• Commercially astute with a track record of winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly motivated, target-driven, and able to work autonomously
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with strong earning potential
• Opportunity to join a growing, high-performing team in a thriving sector
• Autonomy to shape your role and influence business direction
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Real opportunity for career progression as the department expands

If you’ve got what it takes to be a results-driven Business Development Manager ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping the future of temporary accommodation services, we’d love to hear from you.

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