Build Recruitment
Active Vacancy
Regional Business Development Manager
- Posted on
- 23 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Closing Date
- 23 October 2026
- Job Reference
- 225640732
About this role
This Regional Business Development Manager role in Bristol is a permanent, full-time position offering £70,000 to £75,000 per annum. The successful candidate will lead work-winning activity across the Wales and West region for a social housing property services provider. Core responsibilities include establishing a dependable two-year outlook for prospective contracts across asset management, refurbishment, statutory compliance and decarbonisation, and actively identifying, negotiating and securing major commercial wins and framework positions through hands-on business development. The role also involves evaluating incoming tenders to filter out low-margin opportunities and overseeing the forward pipeline and order ledger to provide accurate monthly revenue forecasts.
Job Description
Regional Head of Business Development - Social Housing
- Location: Wales & West
- Salary: Highly Competitive Executive Benefits
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Build Recruitment are proud to partner with a rapidly expanding and highly respected name in the social housing property services sector. Due to strategic growth plans, they are seeking a high-calibre Regional Head of Business Development to lead their work-winning activity across the Wales and West region.
Core Responsibilities
- Establish and sustain a dependable two-year outlook for prospective contracts across asset management, refurbishment, statutory compliance, and decarbonisation initiatives.
- Actively identify, negotiate, and secure major commercial wins and framework positions through hands-on business development rather than standard team oversight.
- Strictly evaluate incoming tenders to filter out low-margin or unsuitable opportunities, ensuring commercial resources are dedicated solely to profitable work.
- Oversee the forward pipeline and order ledger to provide the Regional Managing Director with precise, evidence-based monthly revenue forecasts.
- Establish early engagement channels with local councils, housing providers, and industry consultants up to 18 months ahead of tender releases.
What You Need (Requirements)
- Senior business development leadership in social housing, property services, or public sector contracting.
- A history of winning high-value frameworks and delivering measurable revenue growth.
- Deep understanding of public procurement routes, framework bidding, and strict pipeline governance.
- The ability to blend long-term strategic planning with hands-on, active deal-closing.
What's in it for You (Benefits)
- Competitive salary Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) holiday purchase scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme & excellent pension options
- Life assurance, occupational sick pay, and lifestyle discount platforms
- Great career progression within a rapidly growing group