Business Development Lead

Overview

In this role, you will shape a long-term financial approach for green infrastructure while driving commercial growth. You will work with senior leaders, partners, and communities to boost revenue, attract investment, and align initiatives with the council’s sustainability goals. You’ll lead market research and business development to unlock opportunities across parks and green assets. This is an impact-focused role at the intersection of finance, development, and community value. You will partner across sectors to transform Birmingham’s green spaces and growth trajectory.

Pay / Benefits

• Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – generous employer contributions
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days (increasing with length of service)
• My Rewards Scheme – discounts across 800+ brands
• Health and wellbeing support – employee assistance and counselling

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a long-term financial strategy for green infrastructure
• Drive income generation and commercial growth opportunities
• Maximise revenue from parks, events, concessions and commercial assets
• Lead business development activity and market research
• Build strong partnerships across public, private and community sectors

Key requirements

• Business development, finance, income generation or commercial projects experience
• Financial planning, forecasting and performance management experience
• Developing successful revenue growth strategies
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership working
• Leading and developing high-performing teams

• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic leadership
• Collaborative mindset
• Financial planning and forecasting
• Performance management
• Market research and opportunity identification

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