Business Development / Marketing Manager

Salary/Rate:Salary Commensurate with experience

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Manchester

County:Greater Manchester

Sector:Built Environment & Surveying

Job ref:CK3303555

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Meet Our Recruiter

Caroline Kingsley

Director

07768 381 831

caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the social and affordable housing sector? An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly respected, multidisciplinary consultancy for an experienced Business Development and Bid professional to join their Housing team.

The Role

This varied position will see you working closely with sector leaders to drive growth, enhance brand visibility, and secure new opportunities across the social and affordable housing market. You will play a key role in preparing compelling bids, marketing collateral, and strategic development plans to strengthen the team’s pipeline and profile.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sector-specific business development strategies. Lead the preparation of high-quality bids and tender submissions. Create engaging marketing materials, case studies, and presentations. Identify new prospects and build strong relationships with housing associations, local authorities, and related organisations. Monitor market trends and competitor activity within social and affordable housing. Support internal communications and contribute to thought leadership initiatives.

About You

You will be an experienced professional with a demonstrable track record in business development, marketing, and bid writing within the social or affordable housing sector. You will be confident engaging with clients at all levels and able to translate complex projects into persuasive written proposals and marketing content.

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in a similar role within social or affordable housing. Strong bid writing and tender management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative approach. Based within commutable distance of Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team and contribute to the delivery of meaningful housing solutions across the UK.

How to Apply

To find out more or to apply in confidence, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

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