Business Development Manager

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Social Housing)

Location: East London & Hybrid
Salary: competitive + car or allowance & benefits
Sector: Social Housing - Planned Maintenance & retrofit

About the company

Our client provides integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Their services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

Business Development Manager Role

The successful candidate will drive new opportunities and build strong client relationships across the planned works and retrofit market. You'll play a key role in supporting our growth strategy, positioning the business as a trusted partner to housing associations, local authorities, and framework providers. This is a remote role with flexibility to work from home, alongside regular client meetings, site visits, and industry events.

Business Development Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification through to submission and post-bid review
• Work closely with operational, commercial, and senior leadership teams to develop compelling bid responses
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining and developing existing client relationships
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure bids are delivered on time and to a high standard
• Contribute to business development strategy and pipeline management
• Ensure all bids align with company objectives, compliance requirements, and quality standards

About You

• You'll have a proven track record in business development or client relationship management within construction, property services, or the social housing sector, with a strong understanding of planned works, retrofit, and asset management services.
• You'll be comfortable working within public sector procurement environments and frameworks, and able to build, manage, and influence senior client relationships across housing associations, local authorities, and partner organisations.
• You'll bring strong commercial awareness, with experience supporting pricing strategies or delivery models, alongside excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with funding streams such as SHDF, ECO, or GBIS, embedding social value and ESG commitments, and operating within a tier one contractor or partnership environment would be advantageous, alongside excellent communication skills and confidence using CRM and pipeline management tools.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary plus company car / allowance
• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Private Health Insurance or Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply with your CV or contact Gary Sewell 0n 07852 836 581

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.