Senior Business Development Manager Commercial Performance London or Chester

About Us

At CIPFA, we're driven by a singular purpose: to transform lives through exceptional public financial management. As a leading international accountancy body, we champion integrity, transparency, and efficiency in the use of public funds. We believe that every pound spent should deliver tangible improvements to public services, creating a better future for individuals and communities worldwide. Join us in shaping a world where public money truly makes a difference.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Development Manager to lead our team in driving growth across the UK public sector, including local government, NHS, and central government. You will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading a high-performing team to achieve ambitious targets.

About You

We're looking for a dynamic senior leader to drive digital transformation and innovation. Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) with significant experience in key account management and engagement strategies
• Proven success in selling to the UK public sector (local government, NHS, or central government)
• Solutions-based sales approach and proven project management skills and a strong analytical and commercially-minded approach
• Experience managing and developing a business development team
• Excellent communication, networking, and influencing abilities
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and professional approach
• Able to represent the organisation at a senior level in the UK public sector
• Resilient, tenacious, and a strong team player
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays

You can find more information about the role in the Senior Business Development Manager Job Description.

What you will get in return

In exchange for helping us to make a difference, you will get a host of lovely employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary + target related bonus of up to 25%

• Great work life balance with our 4-day working week (full time hours are 32 per week!)
• Hybrid working

• Generous pension scheme

• Health benefits like access to an Employee Assistance Helpline

• Family friendly benefits like help with childcare fees, and more!

We know that not all people come from the same background, or think the same - so why should we? At CIPFA, we want to be a great place to work, where a diverse bunch of people from all backgrounds can turn up and thrive. When we hire, we want you to feel empowered to bring your best self to work.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.