Business Development Manager

For over 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported service leavers, veterans and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for individuals who embody our values and bring them to life every day: Expert, Passionate, Resilient, Supportive, Open and Honest, and Collaborative.

Brief role description

The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role driving the acquisition of high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships and funding agreements that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, the postholder will identify and secure new income opportunities, develop compelling partnership propositions and oversee stewardship, renewals and growth opportunities. The role is responsible for building a strong pipeline of perspective funders and partners, managing relationships with key stakeholders and contributing to the achievement of ambitious income generation targets.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of securing long-term partnerships and driving income growth. You will have experience managing income pipelines, targets and forecasts, alongside a proven ability to identify opportunities, develop compelling propositions and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

You will be an excellent communicator with strong presentation, negotiation and influencing skills, and will be comfortable engaging senior decision-makers. You will also have experience in prospect research, networking and CRM systems.

You will bring a proactive, entrepreneurial approach, be highly self-motivated and comfortable working towards ambitious targets. As a collaborative and solutions-focused professional, you will be capable of managing competing priorities while supporting the development of others and contributing to the wider objectives of the Income Generation team.

Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description on our website.

What's in it for you? Check out our Benefits on our website.

Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made the People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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