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Business Development Manager

HARRIS HILL
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

London, Greater London NW5 1UH, England

Salary

£40 - £50 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This role offers a salary range of £40,000 – £50,000 plus team bonuses and is based in Central London with a four-day work week and flexible Fridays.
  • The position involves engaging with HR and Learning & Development teams at major global companies to build partnerships that support leadership, diversity, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in business development, sales, or corporate partnerships, ideally with experience in charity partnerships or a similar field.
  • The job requires excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • This opportunity includes international travel, collaboration with a vibrant team, and the chance to make a significant impact in the corporate social responsibility arena.

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + team bonuses
Central London (4 days in the office, Flexible Fridays)
International travel opportunities | Global events | Two-week Christmas closure

Are you a dynamic self-starter with a passion for purpose and a drive for high-impact work?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a sales-focused role within an internationally respected organisation that sits at the intersection of social good and corporate responsibility. You will be engaging with HR and L&D teams at major global companies — building partnerships that support leadership, diversity, and sustainability initiatives.

This isn’t traditional fundraising — it’s strategic, consultative business development with international exposure. It’s ideal for someone with a background in charity partnerships or sales who wants to transition towards the corporate CSR arena while remaining rooted in purpose-driven work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Driving new business: pitching, negotiating, and winning corporate partnerships.
  • Managing key accounts: building lasting relationships with global brands.
  • Collaborating with a vibrant, international team to help shape a dynamic internal culture.
  • Travelling to global conferences and events to represent the organisation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

  • A proven track record in business development, sales, or corporate partnerships.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
  • Commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically about long-term partnerships.
  • A good understanding of HR, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, or sustainability.
  • A self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit and a results-driven mindset.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
  • A readiness to pick up the phone and chase new opportunities.
  • Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar CRM systems would be an advantage.

Why You’ll Love It:

  • Work with a smart, international, young team that’s redefining impact.
  • Enjoy a four-day working week with Flexible Fridays.
  • Benefit from a two-week Christmas closure.
  • Work from a central London office with social perks and regular team celebrations.
  • Gain hands-on experience with global partners and high-profile leadership initiatives.

If you have the energy, confidence, and commercial mindset to make things happen, and aren’t afraid to pick up the phone and pitch with purpose — this could be your perfect next move.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 27th May.
Please note: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk

Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion

Harris Hill is a certified B Corpâ„¢ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

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