Senior Business Development Manager – Grants

Role overview

Ayming UK, a professional services firm with over 1,500 experts across Innovation, HR, and Taxes in 14 countries, is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead its grants offering in London. You will drive new business development by engaging senior stakeholders and identifying grant funding opportunities that align with client innovation and growth strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Engage C-Level stakeholders and key decision-makers to promote and sell Ayming’s grants services throughout the full sales cycle.
• Identify and qualify new grant funding opportunities that match client innovation or growth objectives.
• Support and coordinate grant application processes by working closely with internal delivery teams and advising clients.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, manage sales pipeline forecasting, and deliver performance reporting.
• Stay informed on funding trends and regulations to provide strategic advisory services to clients.
• Collaborate with marketing and internal delivery teams to develop pitch materials and campaign strategies.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of experience in business development, B2B consultative sales, or a comparable senior role with responsibility for generating new business.
• Three to five years or more of direct experience with innovation projects in research, commercial R&D, or consulting environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic qualification.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to autonomously manage sales pipelines and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication abilities and capacity to build lasting client relationships with clarity and accuracy.
• Proactive, independent mindset with a strategic approach to lead generation and willingness to innovate in pitch development.
• Extensive professional network and demonstrated ability to create and expand connections.

What makes this role worth considering

You will join a London office of over 80 professionals and benefit from genuine client responsibility across sectors including Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, and Food. The role offers up to 100 remote days per year, career coaching, extensive training and development support including professional qualifications, and clear progression opportunities within an international organisation.

Benefits include 25 days holiday plus birthday leave, 5% matched pension contribution, private health cover with immediate access to remote GP services, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, and access to an employee benefits platform with high-street discounts.

How to apply

Use the Apply button to view the official job posting and submit your application on Ayming's careers site.

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